Attleboro public meetings in 2023

Attleboro Municipal Council

The scheduled committee meeting for December 26, 2023, was cancelled because City Hall is closed for the holiday. Several items remain open in various committees for future discussion.

• $500,000 loan order for sewer rehab off Tiffany St
• $11,000 transfer from city wide to city council for salary and wages
• 6 public hearings for street acceptance scheduled for February 6, 2024
• $950 gift card donation to the Health Outreach office
• $750 gift card donation to the Veterans Office

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board is meeting to discuss retirement system investment updates and process administrative member actions. The agenda includes reviewing retirements, new enrollments, and monthly expenses.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• New Member Enrollments
• Notices of Injury
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

Recreation Commission

The Board of Recreation Commissioners will meet to accept previous minutes and hear a director's report. The agenda includes discussions on leagues and both old and new business.

Miscellaneous Meetings

The meeting consists of a presentation and a question-and-answer session regarding a proposed new cannabis dispensary and cultivation facility. The project is located at 20 John Williams Street in Attleboro.

• Presentation on new cannabis dispensary and cultivation facility at 20 John Williams Street

Traffic Study Commission

The Traffic Study Commission is discussing speed limit signage for Todd Drive and County Street and reviewing speeding concerns on Mendon Road. The body is also considering signage improvements for curves and speed humps citywide.

• Request for speed limit signs on Todd Drive and County Street
• Review of speeding and sidewalk installation on Mendon Road
• Inquiry into 'Curve Ahead' signage at Read St. and Pond St. North/Wright Circle
• Proposed study on visibility improvements for city speed humps and tables
• Discussion of potential signals or crosswalks at Slater Street, Pass Farm Rd, and Avalon Dr

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding land use and stormwater permits. The body will also review several enforcement orders and discuss funding for conservation area improvements.

• New public hearings for Maple Land LLC (Maple Street/O’Neil Boulevard) and Alexandra Jorde (Lindsey Street)
• Discussion of $25,000 earmark for Holden Street canoe launch renovations
• Selection of Signarama quotation for $5,200 for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign
• Review of enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 37 Lanthier Way
• Staff preparation of draft fee schedule updates

Economic Development Incentive Board

The board will meet to discuss prospects, PILOT requests, the Downtown DIF, and Property Assessed Clean Energy. The meeting includes an executive session to consider real property transactions and potential or current litigation.

• PILOT requests
• Downtown DIF
• Property Assessed Clean Energy
• Executive session regarding real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Executive session regarding potential or current litigation

School Building Committee

The committee is meeting to review the project status of Attleboro High School, including substantial completion of parking lots and fields. The body will also review the work to complete list, contingency log, and pending vendor payments.

• Payment to Skanska: $120,845.00
• Payment to KBA: $49,803.00
• Payment to Consigli (Application 54): $969,815.16
• Retainage reductions for Union Fence ($20,120.35), J.L. Marshall & Sons ($30,044.63), and Arden Engineering ($25,463.07)
• Substantial completion of parking lots and fields as of 12/14/23

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will meet to receive an update on the Public Safety Feasibility Study. The update will be presented by Kaestle Boos Associates.

• Public Safety Feasibility Study Update by Kaestle Boos Associates

Economic Development Incentive Board

The board will meet to discuss business prospects and old business regarding PILOT requests, the Downtown DIF, and Property Assessed Clean Energy. The meeting includes an executive session to consider real property transactions and potential litigation.

• Discussion of prospects
• PILOT requests
• Downtown DIF
• Property Assessed Clean Energy
• Executive session regarding real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will discuss several board appointments and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Dispatchers Association. The meeting also includes reviews of donations to health and veterans offices and a salary transfer for the city council.

• MOA with the City and the Dispatchers Association for 2023-2025
• Appointment of Thomas Morin to Attleboro Housing Authority
• Appointment of Tanya Oliveira to Cultural Council and Council on Aging
• Donations of $950 to Health Outreach and $750 to Veterans Office
• Transfer of $11,000 from city wide to city council for salary and wages

Miscellaneous Meetings

The meeting consists of a presentation and a question-and-answer session regarding a proposed new cannabis dispensary and cultivation facility. The project is located at 20 John Williams Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.

• Presentation and public questions regarding a new cannabis dispensary and cultivation facility at 20 John Williams Street

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will meet to discuss grant accounting and new business. The body is scheduled to reconsider a specific grant application and welcome a new member.

• Reconsideration of grant #FY24-LCC-63597
• Appointment of new member Tanya
• Grant accounting review

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions and commitments. The agenda also includes a request for qualifications for revaluation services.

• Review and sign solar P.L.O.T. exemptions
• Review RFQ for revaluation services
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding special permits and variances for several properties. The board will also review a pending appeal and correspondence related to land use applications.

• New special permit hearings for 527 Pleasant Street and 0 Pleasant View Street
• Continued hearings for 0 Middle Street, 266 Washington Street, 644 Pleasant Street, 37 Union Street, and O’Neil Boulevard
• Pending appeal for 48 Ashton Road
• Pending appeals for 4 Stead Avenue and 1815 County Street
• Withdrawal of special permit application for 42 County Street

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider requests for operational changes at two local businesses. The board will also review liquor license, common victualer, and public entertainment renewals.

• Skyroc Brewery LLC (11 Riverbank Road): request to sell on-premises alcoholic beverages and change Sunday opening to 10am
• The Burgundian LLC (55 Park Street): request to change manager to Shane Matlock
• Approval of Liquor License, Common Victualer, and Public Entertainment Renewals

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will meet to conduct officer elections and review pending action items. The meeting includes discussions on a resolution and preparations for Pride 2024.

• Officer elections
• Delivery of signed resolution to City Hall
• Permit request to Parks Department for Pride 2024
• Discussion of Diversity Council ordinance email from Mayor Desimone

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will receive updates on GATRA/FTA improvement grants and the MBTA Memorandum of Agreement. The meeting also includes an update on the RFP process for the ARA Strategic Plan.

• GATRA/FTA Improvement Grant Update
• MBTA Memorandum of Agreement Update
• ARA Strategic Plan RFP process update
• Motion to enter Executive Session regarding real property negotiations

Hill Roberts Elementary School

The School Council is meeting to discuss its role within the state of Massachusetts. Members will review the 2022-2024 School Improvement Plan and identify focus areas for the 2025-2027 plan.

• Review of 2022-2024 School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Discussion of focus areas for 2025-2027 SIP

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold a committee meeting starting with Personnel, Veterans & Human Services. The agenda lists various items open in multiple committees for discussion or future action.

• Loan order of $500,000 for 30-inch sewer rehab off Tiffany St
• Proposed $11,000 transfer from city wide to city council for salary and wages
• Donations of $950 to Health Outreach and $750 to Veterans Office
• Proposed appointments to Attleboro Housing Authority, Cultural Council, and Council on Aging
• MOA with the City and the Dispatchers Association for 2023-2025

School Committee

The School Committee and City Council will hold a joint meeting featuring a budget presentation by Superintendent David A. Sawyer. The body will also vote on accepting several donations and contractual payments for various schools.

• Budget presentation by Superintendent David A. Sawyer
• Donation of $5,500 from Feinstein Foundation, Inc. to Wamsutta Middle School
• Donation of $5,000 from Feinstein Foundation, Inc. to Willett Elementary School
• Donation of $1,550 from New England Drama Council to Attleboro High School Drama Club
• Contractual obligations from Shutterfly/Lifetouch, LLC to Brennan Middle School ($2,107.76) and Wamsutta Middle School ($2,464.44)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold a special meeting to discuss legal matters. The session includes a joint meeting with the APS School Committee to discuss the budget.

• Joint meeting with APS School Committee regarding the budget
• Discussion of legal matters

Historical Commission

The commission will review reports from the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society and the Attleboro Land Trust. The agenda includes discussions on several historic sites and projects, including the Switch Tower and Newport Ave.

• Discussion of Switch Tower and Depot Canopy
• Review of Historic Corridor (Newport Ave)
• Discussion regarding Knoll C Archaeological Site
• Discussion regarding Briggs Hotel Windows
• Election of Officers

School Committee

The Finance and Budget Subcommittee will review monthly budget reports and receive an update regarding the MSBA.

• Approval of November 1, 2023 Finance Minutes
• Review of Monthly Budget Reports
• MSBA Update

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority board will meet to review the Executive Director's report and approve previous minutes and warrants. The agenda includes time for the Attleboro Tenants Association and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2023
• Approval of Warrants #377
• Report from the Executive Director
• Hillcrest Oaks and 705 Family Sites Tenant Association discussion

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss updates from the Grant Committee and the Wheelchair Stroll working group. The body will also review and approve the meeting schedule for 2024.

• Approval of 2024 meeting schedule
• Update from Wheelchair Stroll working group
• Update from Grant Committee
• Discussion of new member inquiries

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission is meeting to review construction updates and approve invoices for municipal building projects. Discussions include the status of the Police and Willett roof projects and Water Department projects.

• Payment of $291,142.50 to Gibson Roofs for Police Roof construction
• Payment of $1,700.00 to Socotec for Police Roof design and administration
• Payment of $820.00 to Socotec for Willett Roof bid documents
• Construction updates on Willett Roof and Police Roof projects
• Project updates from Water Superintendent Courtney Allen and CDM Smith

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for projects at 527 Pleasant Street, K-Marie Drive, and 0 Gardner Street. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and several enforcement orders. Miscellaneous business includes updates on conservation area renovations and fee schedules.

• Public hearing: 527 Pleasant Street (Jeff Henriques)
• Public hearings in continuance: 29 & 36 K-Marie Drive and 0 Gardner Street
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations with a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama for Holden Street Conservation Area sign at $5,200.00
• Review of enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 37 Lanthier Way

BME Strategies

The body is meeting to review dashboard updates, IMA, and FY23 purchases. The discussion includes training and conference requests, nurse hiring documents, and inspectional software.

• FY23 Purchases review
• Nurse hiring documents
• Inspectional software
• Training and conference requests

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings regarding a sewer project and traffic ordinance changes. The body is also reviewing several appropriation requests and the adoption of new senior tax abatement rules.

• Public hearing for a $500,000 loan for sewer rehabilitation off Tiffany St.
• Proposed stop sign at Norgate Road and Commonwealth Avenue
• Proposed parking changes on Holman Street from Pleasant Street to Forest Street
• Appropriation of $2,000,000 from General Fund to Stabilization Fund
• Acceptance of $2,387,973.13 in Bristol County ARPA grant money

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold public hearings on a sewer project loan and street signage changes. The body is also reviewing several appropriation requests for school funding, stabilization funds, and the use of ARPA grants for the Lindsey Street Water Main Replacement Project.

• Public hearing for $500,000 loan for sewer rehabilitation on Tiffany St.
• Proposal to accept $2,387,972.13 in Bristol County ARPA grant funds for the Lindsey Street project
• Request to appropriate $2,000,000 from free cash to the Stabilization Fund
• Request to establish a Special Purpose Capital Stabilization Fund with $500,000 in seed money
• Public hearing to add a northbound stop sign at Norgate Road and Commonwealth Avenue

Attleboro Cultural Council

The council will review grant applications for the 2024 fiscal year. Members will vote on whether to fund specific projects and determine the funding amounts for each applicant.

• Review of FY24 grant applications including the Jewelry City Steampunk Festival 2024
• Funding consideration for the Attleboro Museum's Civil War Memorabilia exhibition
• Funding consideration for the City of Attleboro Holiday Happening
• Review of requests from the Attleboro Public Library for murals and poetry programs
• Funding consideration for the Brockton Symphony Orchestra 2023-2024 Season

Traffic Study Commission

The commission is discussing requests to reduce speed limits on South Ave and add signage to Todd Dr and County St. The body is also reviewing pedestrian safety improvements, including crosswalk signage and sidewalk installations on Locust St and Wendon Road.

• Request to reduce speed limit on South Ave eastbound from Tiffany St toward Rte 95
• Request for speed limit signs on Todd Dr and County St
• Recommendation for high visibility signage and sidewalks on Locust St from Marlise Dr to Standish Dr
• Review of speeding concerns on Wendon Road near Coelho MS
• Request for a temporary stop sign at Norgate Rd and Commonwealth Ave

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board will conduct continued public hearings for several special permit and variance applications. The agenda includes correspondence regarding application withdrawals, extensions, and opposition to proposed hours of operation.

• 42 County Street, LLC: Request to withdraw without prejudice (Case #5651)
• 70 Frank Mossberg Drive: Opposition to extending hours for Ashli’s, Inc. d/b/a Zahara
• 562 South Main Street: Extension of time for variance application (Case #5689)
• 4 Park Street, LLC: One-year extension of special permit and six-month variance extension
• Highland Park: Amendment to retain 354-vehicle off-street parking lot

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting continued public hearings for various special permits, variances, and appeals. The board will also review pending applications and correspondence regarding local land use and business operations.

• Continued hearings for 211 Park Street (Sturdy Memorial Hospital) and 42 County Street
• Special permit request for Maruti Wellness, LLC at 266 Washington Street
• Appeal by Jonathan Bindbeutel for 48 Ashton Road
• Pending application for Ashli’s, Inc. d/b/a Zahara at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive regarding hours of operation
• Pending application for TRSS, LLC at 400 O’Neil Boulevard

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting continued public hearings for various special permits, variances, and appeals. The board is also reviewing pending applications and correspondence regarding local land use and business operations.

• Continued hearings for Sturdy Memorial Hospital at 211 Park Street and O’Neil Boulevard
• Special permit request for Maruti Wellness, LLC at 266 Washington Street
• Appeal by Jonathan Bindbeutel for 48 Ashton Road
• Pending application for Ashli’s, Inc. d/b/a Zahara at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive regarding hours of operation
• Request to withdraw special permit and variance applications for 42 County Street, LLC

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and review the Treasurer's report on fund activity and balances. Members will discuss corporate donations and a report regarding commercial and industrial properties.

• Treasurer’s Report on fund activity and balance
• Update on corporate donations and donation letters
• Report on commercial and industrial properties
• Review of updated denial letter

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will meet for a special session to discuss legal strategy regarding several pending lawsuits. The meeting also includes a review of various open committee items ranging from budget appropriations to zoning amendments.

• Executive session to discuss litigation including City of Attleboro v. 3M Company and Green River Cannabis v. ZBA
• Proposed $500,000 loan order for sewer rehabilitation off Tiffany St
• Acceptance of $2,387,973.13 in Bristol County ARPA grant money
• Appropriation of $2,000,000 from General Fund to Stabilization Fund
• Proposed Inclusionary Zoning ordinance and Accessory Dwelling Unit amendments

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet via Zoom to discuss investment updates and administrative member actions. The board will review retirements, new enrollments, and refund applications. Monthly expenses and warrants are also on the agenda.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• Retirements and New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold public hearings on water emergency and fur product trade ordinances. The body is also reviewing several fund transfers for public works and personnel, as well as the disposal of surplus city property.

• Proposed $500,000 loan for 30-inch sewer crossing rehabilitation off Tiffany Street
• Request to expend $165,000 MassDevelopment grant for environmental remediation at 53 Falmouth Street
• Public hearings on Water Emergency ordinance amendment and a new Trade in Fur Products offense
• Proposed deletion of Section 12-3.3(p) of the Revised Ordinances following ACLU concerns
• Request to add Assistant Personnel Director position to the Exempt Classification Plan

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is conducting public hearings on proposed ordinance amendments regarding water emergencies and the trade of fur products. The body is also reviewing various license renewals, city surplus disposals, and several small budget transfers from the City Reserve.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Section 16-12.24 (Water Emergency)
• Public hearing on proposed Section 11-23 (Trade in Fur Products)
• Mass Dev Brownfields Grant of $165,000 for remediation at 53 Falmouth Street
• Loan order for $500,000 for sewer rehab off Tiffany St
• Proposed $35,000 transfer from City Reserve for a Personnel Safety Study

Attleboro Cultural Council

The council is meeting to discuss grant accounting and the process for notifying denied applicants. Members are instructed to review 70 grant applications ahead of a voting meeting on December 2, 2023.

• Review of 70 grant applications
• Discussion of grant accounting
• Review of denial process for grants
• Introduction of new members Seira and Sarah

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review project updates regarding GATRA/FTA grants and the MBTA Memorandum of Agreement. The board will also consider accepting a Strategic Planning Grant from the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.

• Acceptance of Strategic Planning Grant from MA EOHLC
• Authorization of Chair and Vice-Chair as signatories for EOHLC grant contracts
• Update on GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant
• Update on MBTA Memorandum of Agreement
• Executive Session to consider real property transactions

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority met to review financial reports, project updates, and a new grant contract. The board authorized the Chair and Vice Chair to sign the approved grant contract pending final review.

• Approved grant contract subject to review by November 20, 2023
• Payment of $3,950.00 and $3,500.00 to Keystone Consulting Group for appraisal work
• Discussion regarding interest in the Olive St lot and flood zone limitations
• Notice of tenant change at 6 Howard Island Drive with no change of use
• Primary checking account balance reported at $366,866.14

Willett School Council

The council will review evidence for the current School Improvement Plan (SIP). Members will also discuss the creation of a new SIP for the 2024-2026 period.

• Discussion of Year 2 Evidence for the current SIP
• Discussion to create the 2024-2026 SIP

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct an executive session. The board will discuss medical records and personnel information regarding a disability retirement application.

• Disability Retirement application for Austin Tapley

Economic Development Incentive Board

The board will discuss prospects and provide updates on PILOT requests and the Downtown DIF. Members will also begin the Industrial Development Strategic Plan. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property and potential or current litigation.

• Updates on PILOT requests
• Downtown DIF discussion
• Industrial Development Strategic Plan kickoff
• Executive session regarding real property and litigation

Wamsutta School Council

The Wamsutta School Council is meeting to review data and professional development. The body will also discuss the middle school schedule and band updates.

• Data meetings
• Open Sci Ed & TNTP professional development
• Middle school schedule and band update
• Culture Fair update

Recreation Commission

The Board of Recreation Commissioners will meet to discuss community needs and policy directions for the Open Space & Recreation Plan. The commission will also address league rules regarding inclement weather and AAU team use of city fields.

• Open Space & Recreation Plan highlights presented by Horsley Whitten Group
• Inclement Weather Clause for leagues
• A.A.U. Teams use of city fields

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review reports and minutes. The body will also discuss increases to permit fees under other business.

• Permit fee increases

Studley Elementary School Council

The council is meeting to update the 2022-2024 School Improvement Plan and the District Strategic Plan. Members will also discuss ideas to create a family survey.

• Review and update of the 2022-2024 School Improvement Plan
• Review of the District Strategic Plan
• Planning and creation of a family survey

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting public hearings for new and continuing permit applications, including stormwater management and wetlands protection. The body is also reviewing enforcement orders and requests for certificates of compliance for various properties.

• New public hearing for Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. at 0 Gardner Street
• Continuing hearings for 42 County Street, 29 & 36 K-Marie Drive, and 0 Park Street
• Enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 17 Landers Road
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations with two $25,000.00 earmarks
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for the Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review the Director's and Friends reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and a section for new and old business.

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review the Director's and Friends reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and a section for new and old business.

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee is meeting to receive a construction update for Attleboro High School. The body will also review bills and payments for project vendors.

• Skanska invoice #L316825-000-15 for $107,340
• KBA invoice #16027.00-81 for $563,309
• JP LaRue invoice #23-02703AT for $1,190
• Retainage reductions for Northeast Contractors, Emanouil, Rustic Fire Protection, and Harold Brothers
• Total payments for review: $1,703,886

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will meet to elect officers and review updates on community events and resolutions. The body is discussing incident response procedures and coordinating with city departments and local organizations.

• Officer elections
• Pride 2024 permit coordination with Parks Dept
• Attleboro Arts Museum February 2024 event
• Incident response task force and Google incident form
• Resolution updates involving City Council president Jay DiLisio

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from September 21, 2023. The body will review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss specific abatements and exemptions not available for public record.

• Approval of September 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption and abatement journals
• Review of actual tax bills
• Executive session regarding G.L. c30A section 21(a) and G.L. c59 section 60

Attleboro Municipal Council

The council is conducting a series of committee meetings to discuss various municipal renewals, funding transfers, and ordinance amendments. A scheduled executive session with the City Solicitor was cancelled due to illness.

• Proposed $500,000 loan order for sewer rehab off Tiffany St
• Mass Dev Brownfields Grant of $165,000 for remediation at 53 Falmouth Street
• Discussion on Inclusionary Zoning ordinance and accessory dwelling unit amendments
• Proposed $35,000 transfer from City Reserve for a Personnel Safety Study
• Review of surplus items including a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and a 1990 John Deere Backhoe

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will consider several donations to local schools and review updates to district policies. The meeting includes a presentation on the Early Learning Center and an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

• Acceptance of $20,000 donation from Bristol County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
• Acceptance of $5,500 donation from the Feinstein Foundation, Inc. for Wamsutta Middle School
• Acceptance of $5,000 donation from Burlington Stores via AdoptAClassroom.org for Hill-Roberts
• Approval of job descriptions for Assistant Director of CTE and K-12+ Assessment Coordinator
• Review and edits to policies including Purchasing, Nondiscrimination, and the APS Strategic Plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting public hearings for various special permits, variances, and appeals. The board will also consider requests to amend previous decisions regarding parking at Highland Park and 54 Union Street.

• Special permit requests for 70 Frank Mossberg Drive, 1346 Newport Avenue, 400 O’Neil Boulevard, 52 Gardner Street, and 37 Union Street
• Variance requests for 562 South Main Street, 1 Howard Avenue, 53 Garden Street, and 17 Jewel Avenue
• Special permit and variance requests for Sturdy Memorial Hospital at 49 Pearl Street and O’Neil Boulevard
• Appeal for 48 Ashton Road
• Proposed amendment to Decision #5452 regarding a 354-vehicle parking lot at Highland Park

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider several requests for new and one-day alcohol permits. The board will also review requests for changes to business hours and management updates.

• New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Skyroc Brewery at 11 Riverbank Road to serve wine
• Ratification of a one-day license for Zahara Cannabis at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive
• Request from Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria LLC at 595 Washington Street to change Sunday opening from 12pm to 10am
• One-day license request for Attleboro Land Trust at 505 N. Main Street
• Manager change to Courtney Nixon for Rusty Lantern Market at 466 Washington Street

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is meeting to discuss various committee items, including loan orders for water treatment and license renewals. The body is also reviewing zoning amendments and several municipal appointments.

• Loan order for $1,580,000 for design, permitting, and bidding for PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Certificate of Vote for $1,080,000 Loan Order for PFAS treat facility
• Proposed adoption of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
• 36-month lease agreement with Quadient for one Versafeeder folding machine
• Acceptance of $14,960 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Asst Grant

School Committee

The Policy and Personnel Subcommittee is reviewing and updating district policies based on MASC recommendations. The body is considering edits to procurement and nondiscrimination policies and the removal of the Organization of Instruction policy.

• Proposed edits to Policy DJE: Procurement Requirements
• Proposed minor edits to Policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
• Proposed removal of Policy IE: Organization of Instruction
• Review of K-12+ Assessment Coordinator job description
• Review of Assistant Director of CTE job description

Economic Development Incentive Board

The board will discuss prospects and address old business including PILOT requests, Downtown DIF, and Property Assessed Clean Energy. New business includes a discussion regarding the Industrial Development Strategic Plan.

• PILOT Requests
• Downtown DIF
• Property Assessed Clean Energy
• Industrial Development Strategic Plan
• Executive Session regarding real property or litigation

Historical Commission

The commission will review reports from the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society and the Attleboro Land Trust. The agenda includes discussions on various historic sites, including the Switch Tower and Newport Avenue Historic Corridor.

• Review of Schoolhouse Conditions
• Discussion regarding Switch Tower and Depot Canopy
• Newport Ave Historic Corridor updates
• National Register grants discussion
• Ray Conniff Artifacts review

School Committee

The Finance and Budget Subcommittee will introduce a new Assistant Director of Finance & Operations and review monthly budget reports. The body will also receive an update regarding the MSBA.

• Introduction of Brittany McRae, Assistant Director of Finance & Operations
• Review of Monthly Budget Reports
• MSBA Update

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission is meeting to review project status updates for the Willett and Police roof projects and Water Department projects. The body will vote on approving a specific vendor invoice for construction consulting services.

• Vote to approve invoice PORT #23-1010 for Police Roof Construction Consulting & Clerk of the Works Services in the amount of $251.50
• Project status update for Willett Roof
• Project status update for Police Roof
• Review of Water Department projects
• Review of memo from State Superintendent

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings for projects at 42 County Street, K-Marie Drive, Park Street, and Highland Park. The body will also address enforcement orders for multiple properties and discuss conservation area updates.

• Public hearings for 42 County Street, 29 & 36 K-Marie Drive, 0 Park Street, and Highland Park
• Certificate of Compliance request for 50 Evergreen Road
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, Lamb Street, Lanthier Way, Pinehurst/Brochu Avenue, Landers Road, Maple Street, Pike Avenue, and Gardner Street
• $25,000 earmark for Holden Street canoe launch renovations
• $5,200 quotation from Signarama for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet virtually to review previous minutes and receive updates on ongoing projects. The body will also discuss new member inquiries and community reports.

• Update from Wheelchair Stroll working group
• Update from Grant Committee
• New member inquiries

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority will meet to approve minutes from September 28, 2023, and review warrants #376. The agenda includes reports from the Executive Director and the Hillcrest Oaks and 705 Family Sites Tenant Association.

• Approval of warrants #376
• Approval of September 28, 2023 minutes
• Report from Hillcrest Oaks and 705 Family Sites Tenant Association

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to address two pending appeals. The board will review cases involving properties at 4 Stead Avenue and 1815 County Street.

• Appeal for 4 Stead Avenue, Case #5462 (Mark Rioux v. City of Attleboro, et al.)
• Appeal for 1815 County Street, Case #5502 (Green River Cannabis Company, Inc. v. City of Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals and its Members)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board will discuss retirement system investment updates and process administrative member actions. The meeting includes reviews of retirements, new enrollments, and refund applications.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant
• Notices of Injury

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to approve payments for the Willett Roof project and review construction bids for the Police Roof. The body will also receive a presentation regarding a COA Feasibility Study from ABACUS.

• Payment of $25,885.00 to Skanska for Willett Roof OPM services
• Payment of $16,650.00 to Socotec for Willett Roof administration
• Payment of $261,117.23 to JD&D Construction for Willett Roof Payment No 2
• Review of Police Roof Construction Bids and vote to recommend award
• COA Feasibility Study presentation from ABACUS

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to review construction bids for the Police Roof project and approve payments for the Willett School Roof project. The body will also receive a presentation regarding a COA Feasibility Study from ABACUS.

• Vote to recommend award for Police Roof Construction Bids
• Payment of $28,995.00 to Skanska for Willett Roof OPM services
• Payment of $16,650.00 to Socotec for Willett Roof design and admin services
• Payment of $526,117.23 to JD&D Construction for Willett Roof Application No 2
• COA Feasibility Study presentation from ABACUS

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority is approving invoices and discussing project updates, including grant and strategic plan updates.

• Motion to approve Keystone Consulting Group invoices for $3,950.00 and $3,500.00
• Request for roll call vote to enter Executive Session regarding real property negotiations

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal matters. The specific focus is a reconsideration filed for Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

• Discussion of legal matters
• Reconsideration filed for October 17, 2023

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss leagues. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Discussion of leagues
• Director's report

Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing reports. The commission will review minutes, hear from the public, and discuss leagues and the Director's report.

Traffic Study Commission

The Commission is reviewing requests for new stop signs, expanded parking restrictions, and reduced speed limits. Several items are currently tabled for further investigation by the Department of Public Works.

• Proposed stop sign for southbound drivers on Steeple Chase Circle at Bishop Street
• Proposed extension of no-parking zone on the southerly side of Holman Street from Brook Street to Forest Street
• Request to reduce the 50mph speed limit on South Ave eastbound from Tiffany Street to the I-95 layout
• Request for speed limit signs on Todd Drive and County Street
• Request for a stop sign on Norgate Rd at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatements. The body will also discuss the tax rate recap and actual tax bills.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption, commitment, and abatement journals
• Tax rate recap
• Actual tax bills
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board is meeting to perform annual reviews of 13 different investment managers. These reviews are scheduled in 20-minute increments starting at 9:00 a.m.

• Annual Manager Review: Invesco
• Annual Manager Review: Copeland
• Annual Manager Review: Frontier
• Annual Manager Review: Fidelity
• Annual Manager Review: Intercontinental

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board is meeting to perform annual reviews of its investment managers. The session consists of a series of scheduled reviews with various financial firms.

• Annual manager review: Invesco
• Annual manager review: Copeland
• Annual manager review: Frontier
• Annual manager review: Fidelity
• Annual manager review: Intercontinental

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee is meeting to receive a construction update on the Attleboro High School project. The committee is also reviewing vendor invoices and retainage reductions for payment.

• Payment to Skanska: $509,700.00
• Payment to KBA: $49,523.00
• Payment to HubTech: $27,802.20
• Payment to Briggs: $89.00
• Retainage reduction for JL Marshall: $73,523.52

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting new and continued public hearings for various land-use permits. The body will also review enforcement orders and discuss conservation area improvements.

• Public hearings for Highland Park (off Rathbun Willard Drive) and 48 Thayer Farm Road
• Enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 179 Maple Street
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations funded by a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign
• Discussion of a draft update to the fee schedule

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet to review the Director's and Friends reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business.

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will meet to review updates on LGBTQ networks and the 2023 Human Rights Day social media post. Members will discuss a response to Israel, ACLU communications, and the creation of an incident response task force.

• Planning for Pride event 2024, including date confirmation and permit planning
• Debrief on graffiti at Balfour Park
• Discussion of an incident response task force/subcommittee
• Review of MA DEP community engagement inquiry
• Coordination with Thompson Realty Group for a Trick or Treat block party table

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet to review meeting minutes and receive zoo and park reports. The body will consider a permit for a cross country meet at Highland Park.

• Permit for NEPSTA-Vanessa Molloy for a November 11, 2023 cross country meet at Mark Coogan Cross Country Track in Highland Park

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to consider three requests for one-day licenses to serve wine and malt beverages. These requests are for a church fundraiser, a cannabis business event, and a YMCA senior meals fundraiser.

• One-day license request: Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 N. Main Street
• One-day license request: Ashli’s Inc. d/b/a Zahara Cannabis, 70 Frank Mossberg Drive
• One-day license request: Attleboro YMCA, 44 Peck Street

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is meeting to discuss a loan for a water treatment facility and proposed zoning changes for accessory dwelling units. The body will also review various grants, city contracts, and traffic safety measures.

• Loan order of $1,580,000 for design and permitting of a PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Public hearing for ordinance amendments to allow Accessory Dwelling Units on qualifying residential properties
• Request from National Grid to construct underground electric conduits at 27–39 So Main St
• Proposed 36-month contract with Comstar, a third-party ambulance billing company
• Green Communities Grant of $110,050 for weatherization of city buildings

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will meet to discuss Career and Technical Education (CTE) revolving accounts and receive a report on MCAS. The body will also consider a payment from a baseball fundraiser and prior year invoices.

• Approval of CTE revolving accounts for Carpentry, Computer Info Systems, Graphic Communications, Cosmetology, Metal Fabrication, and Marketing
• Acceptance of a $143.40 payment from a Baseball Fundraiser
• Motion to forward prior year invoices totaling $173.33 to the municipal council for approval
• MCAS presentation by Superintendent David A. Sawyer

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will meet to discuss grant accounting and financial submissions. The body will also review the city budget timeline and the process for reimbursement and payment through the administration budget.

• Grant accounting and financials submission
• City budget timeline
• Administration budget reimbursement and payment process

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct new and ongoing public hearings regarding special permits and variances for various properties. The board will also review requests for application withdrawals and time extensions.

• New public hearing for Zahara at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive (Case #5482A)
• New public hearing for Metalor Technologies USA Corporation at 52 Gardner Street (Case #5693)
• Ongoing hearings for Sturdy Memorial Hospital at 211 Park Street, 59 Gardner Street, and 0 Pearl Street
• Request to withdraw special permit application for 42 Tanglewood Drive (Case #5694)
• Request for time extensions for 4 Park Street, LLC (Case #5617) and Jude Jacobs at Middle Street (Case #5680)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several special permits and variance requests. Decisions will impact business operations, residential expansions, and industrial modifications across the city.

• Case #5482A: Request by Ashli’s, Inc. d/b/a Zahara to modify operating hours for marijuana retail at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive
• Case #5691: Request by TRSS, LLC for a special permit to operate a self-storage facility at 400 O’Neil Boulevard
• Case #5690: Request by Greenwich Bay Holdings IV, LLC to build two mobile homes at 1346 Newport Avenue
• Case #5693: Request by Metalor Technologies USA Corporation to increase smoke stack height at 52 Gardner Street
• Case #5694: Request by James F. O’Neill for a special permit to raise and keep goats at 42 Tanglewood Drive

School Committee

The Infrastructure & Facilities Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on MSBA and capital improvement projects. The body will also review the current capital project list.

• Update on New High School project
• Update on Willett Roof and air-conditioning
• Update on districtwide security cameras
• Updates on Thacher and Studley projects
• Review of Capital Project List

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding committee meetings to discuss various grants, loan orders for water treatment, and city ordinances. The body is reviewing several financial authorizations and personnel appointments across multiple specialized committees.

• Loan order for $1,580,000 for design, permitting, and bidding for PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Loan order for $1,080,000 for PFAS treat facility
• 36-month contract between the city and Comstar, a third-party ambulance billing company
• Green Communities Grant of $110,050 for weatherization of city buildings
• Grant from Mass DEP to Solid Waste for $51,000 for waste reduction programs

Historical Commission

The commission will review reports from the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society and the Attleboro Land Trust. The agenda includes discussions on several ongoing projects such as the Switch Tower, Depot Canopy, and the Briggs Hotel Project.

• Review of Schoolhouse Conditions
• Discussion of Historic Corridor (Newport Ave)
• Update on Locust Street Gravestones
• Discussion regarding Briggs Hotel Project

School Committee

The Finance and Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review monthly budget reports and the closing of the FY23 budget. The body will also discuss MSBA updates and student activity audits for FY22.

• Monthly Budget Reports
• MSBA Update
• Student Activity Audits for FY22
• Fee for Service Update
• Closing of FY23 Budget

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review updates from the Grant Committee and the Wheelchair Stroll working group. The body will also discuss a “Know Your Rights” training event and new member inquiries.

• Update from Wheelchair Stroll working group
• Update from Grant Committee
• “Know Your Rights” training event
• New member inquiries

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing several new and continuing public hearings regarding Requests for Determination (RDA) and Notices of Intent (NOI). The body is also addressing enforcement orders and discussing conservation area improvements.

• New public hearings for properties at 51 Hillcrest Avenue, 54 Laura Drive, 110 Middle Street, 494 Lindsey Street, 18 Slater Street, and 0 Park Street
• Continuing public hearings for 42 County Street, 29 & 36 K-Marie Drive, and 0 Buffington Street
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, 37 Lanthier Way, Pinehurst Avenue and Brochu Avenue, 17 Landers Road, 179 Maple Street, and Pike Avenue
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations funded by a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights is holding a special meeting to address old business. The primary item for discussion is the response to graffiti at Balfour.

• Discussion of graffiti response at Balfour

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission is meeting to review bid documents for the Police Roof project and receive updates on the Pawtucket/Attleboro Water System Inter-connect Project. The body will also consider invoices for payment related to gym floors and roofing work.

• Vote to approve F.J. Roberts final requisition for gym floors in the amount of $1,033.85
• Vote to approve construction consulting services for Police Roof PORT #23-1009 in the amount of $200.00
• Review of Attleboro Police Roof bid set documents and addenda
• Update on the Pawtucket/Attleboro Water System Inter-connect Project
• Update on the Willett Roof project

Hyman Fine School Council

The Hyman Fine Elementary School Council is meeting to plan its focus for the 2023-2024 school year and set future meeting dates. The agenda is mostly organizational, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Welcome and introductions
• Future meeting dates
• Council focus for 2023/2024
• Other business

School Committee

The Teaching & Learning Subcommittee will meet to discuss student assessment data and curriculum progress. The session includes an overview of the VEW Essay Contest and a synopsis of the Data Dashboard.

• VEW Essay Contest overview by Jerry Lynch
• MCAS review
• Data Dashboard synopsis
• Curriculum implementation update

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is conducting public hearings on tax classifications for FY2024, the acceptance of 66 streets as public ways, and a deed release for Read Street. The body is also considering various budget transfers, grant expenditures, and a loan for a PFAS treatment facility.

• Public hearing for FY2024 tax classification and local tax levy percentages
• Public hearing for the acceptance of 66 streets as public ways (approx. 8.01 miles)
• Loan order for $1,580,000 for PFAS treatment facility design and permitting at Wading River Plant
• Appropriation of $5,871,782 for State & County Charges Intergovernmental
• Public hearing to add an isolated stop sign for southbound drivers on Steeple Chase Circle at Bishop Street

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review updates from the Grant Committee and the Wheelchair Stroll working group. The body will also discuss a 'Know Your Rights' training event and new member inquiries.

• Update from Wheelchair Stroll working group
• Update from Grant Committee
• Discussion of 'Know Your Rights' training event
• New member inquiries

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will review proposed edits to the student handbook dress code and the removal of several policies deemed unnecessary by MASC. The body will also consider job descriptions for the Assistant Director of Finance and Operations and the Cooperative Education Coordinator.

• Proposed edit to the Dress Code Section of the Student Handbooks
• Removal of policies including BEDB-E1, BK, CHCA-E1, CL, GA, GCQD, and GCQE
• Donation of 121 backpacks from Sodexo at School valued at $2,611.46
• Donation of dictionaries for third grade students valued at $1,056.00
• Donation of $150.00 from the Wade Institute for Science Education to Coelho Middle School

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority is meeting to review and potentially approve the FY2024 budget. The body will also review warrants and hear reports from the Executive Director and the Attleboro Tenants Association.

• Consideration and approval of FY2024 budget
• Approval of warrants #375
• Report from Hillcrest Oaks and 705 Family Sites Tenant Association

Traffic Study Commission

The Traffic Study Commission will review a request for flashing speed limit signs and lower speed limits on No. Main St. due to residential traffic and child care facilities. The body will also address administrative vacancies and previously tabled parking and speeding concerns.

• Discussion of flashing speed limit signs and speed limit reviews on No. Main St.
• Temporary appointment of a TSC secretary to replace Peter Connelly.
• Review of parking permit enforcement and potential parking expansion on Beagle Club Road.
• Discussion of speeding and through-trucking on Read St. from the Fire Station to County St.

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The committee is meeting to review the Treasurer's report on fund activity and balance. Members will provide updates on a press release, program rollout, and corporate donation lists.

• Treasurer's report on fund activity and balance
• Discussion of tax deductible donation information
• Review of corporate donation list
• Presentation of press release and program rollout plan

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will receive updates on the 53 Falmouth St Project, GATRA/FTA Improvement Grant, and MBTA Memorandum of Agreement. The meeting also includes updates regarding Brownfields Grants and the ARA Strategic Plan.

• 53 Falmouth St Project update
• GATRA/FTA Improvement Grant update
• MBTA Memorandum of Agreement update
• Brownfields Grant update
• ARA Strategic Plan update

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding committee meetings to discuss financial appropriations, zoning amendments, and infrastructure requests. Key items include a loan for water treatment and updates to the city's zoning ordinances.

• Loan order for $1,580,000 for design, permitting, and bidding for PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Appropriation of $5,871,782 for State & County Charges Intergovernmental
• Proposed Inclusionary Zoning ordinance and amendments to ordinance 17 regarding accessory dwellings
• Request from National Grid for underground conduits at 27-29 S. Main St.
• Expenditure of $45,000 from Housing and Livable Communities Best Practices grant

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Insurance Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from Gallagher Basset representatives. The body will also discuss Medex rates and vote to approve the previous month's minutes.

• Gallagher Basset Representatives presentation
• Discussion of Medex rates

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet to discuss investment updates and process administrative retirement actions. The board will review member enrollments, injury notices, and refund applications.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• New Member Enrollments
• Notices of Injury
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to sign journals for real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle exemptions and abatements. Members will also discuss the tax rate recap and a potential solar pilot program.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption and abatement journals
• Tax rate recap
• Potential solar P.I.L.O.T
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions

Trust Fund Commission

The Trust Fund Commission is meeting to review a funding request for park improvements. The body will decide whether to approve the expenditure of trust funds for a specific construction project.

• Request to expend up to $15,000.00 from the Frederick and Mabel Mason Park Fund #8430 for a composite boardwalk around the Capron Park playground

School Building Committee

The committee will review construction and change log updates for the Attleboro High School project. The meeting includes records corrections for a Red Thread invoice and two change orders affecting the Consigli contract.

• Records correction for Red Thread invoice #980521 to $44,373.72
• Adjustment of Change Order #33 to a credit of -$607,438.50
• Adjustment of Change Order #34 to $444,350.04
• Total Adjusted Contract Price for Consigli set at $724,761,627.31
• Review of vendor invoices totaling $1,989,759.53, including payments to Skanska and KBA

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission is voting on several invoices for feasibility studies and roof work. Members are reviewing project updates and bid documents for the Police Roof project.

• Payment of $482,600.00 to JD&D Construction for Willett Roof
• Payment of $24,900.00 to ABACUS for COA Feasibility progress milestones
• Payment of $8,750.00 to Kaestle Boos Associates for Public Safety Feasibility Study
• Vote to approve specifications and bid documents to send the Police Roof project out to bid
• Vote on Change Order #1 and substantial completion extension for JD&D Construction

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will meet to review a housing needs assessment and discuss several community events. The agenda includes a guest presentation from the Southcoast LGBTQ+ Network and a debrief of a Pride event.

• Guest presentation by Eileen Dugas of Southcoast LGBTQ+ Network
• Discussion of graffiti at Balfour
• ACoD Wheelchair Stroll on 9/30
• TRG Block Party Trick or Treat on 10/28
• Housing needs assessment

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review minutes and reports. The body will consider permits for events at Newell Shelter and O’Connell Field. Discussion items include the War on Terror Monument and improvements to Highland Park and Playground.

• Permit for birthday celebration at Newell Shelter on October 8, 2023
• Permit for picnic and softball game at O’Connell Field on October 14, 2023
• Discussion of Ben Quelle War on Terror Monument
• Discussion of Highland Park and Playground improvements

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to review a request for a temporary beverage license. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the August 23, 2023 meeting.

• One-day license request for Murray Unitarian Universalist Church at 505 N. Main Street to serve wine/malt beverages on September 30, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting continued public hearings for various Notice of Intent and Stormwater Management permits. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address several enforcement orders.

• Public hearings for projects at 42 County Street, 29 & 36 K-Marie Drive, 1000 Washington Street, and Sturdy Memorial Hospital
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, 37 Lanthier Way, and others
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations funded by a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign
• Notification of proposed electrical substation upgrades at 200 Peckham Street

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is reviewing various committee recommendations regarding city infrastructure, personnel appointments, and zoning. Key discussions include funding for water treatment and public safety grants.

• Loan order for $1,580,000 for design, permitting, and bidding for PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• FY 24 911 Training Grant for the Police Department for approximately $307,504.98
• Transfer of $26,000 from City Wide Reserve to Personnel Safety Study
• Proposed 42-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for the Attleboro School District Copy Center
• Request to reduce speed limit on South Avenue from 50 mph to 40 mph between Tiffany and State

Attleboro Cultural Council

The council is meeting to address old business and new business. Grant accounting has been postponed to the October meeting due to Covid.

• Logo contest
• Grant Workshop Presentation and handouts
• Collection of emails for presentation distribution

School Committee

The Policy and Personnel Subcommittee is reviewing the removal of several policies deemed unnecessary by MASC. The committee is also considering updates to nondiscrimination policies and reviewing job descriptions for specific staff roles.

• Proposed removal of policies BEDB-E1, BK, CHCA-E1, CL, GAr, GCQD, GCQE, and GDQD
• Proposed alignment of Policy ACA (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex) with MASC
• Review of Policy ACE (Nondiscrimination on the Bases of Disability)
• Review of job descriptions for Board Certified Behavioral Analyst and Assistant Director of Finance and Operations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting new and ongoing public hearings for various properties. The board will review requests for special permits and variances for residential and commercial sites.

• New public hearing for Maruti Wellness, LLC at 266 Washington Street (Case #5684)
• New public hearing for Nazira Ali at 644 Pleasant Street (Case #5685)
• New public hearing for James Martel at 15 Summer Street and 25 Third Street (Cases #5686, #5687)
• Ongoing hearings for Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc. at 211 Park Street, 59 Gardner Street, and 0 Pearl Street
• Request to continue public hearing and extend time for 42 County Street, LLC (Case #5651)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is discussing the organization of an event featuring hot wings and a non-political debate. Members are determining which school building to use as the venue by contacting principals.

• Planning of a non-political debate event
• Discussion of event venue and school building coordination

School Committee

The Finance and Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review monthly budget reports and the closing of the FY23 budget. The body will also discuss MSBA updates and student activity audits for FY22.

• Approval of June 7, 2023 Finance Minutes
• Monthly Budget Reports
• MSBA Update
• Student Activity Audits for FY22
• Fee for Service Update

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to ratify several project invoices and review updates for the Willett School and Police Department roofs. The body will vote on a change order and completion date extension for JD&D Construction.

• Payment of $482,600.00 to JD&D Construction for Willett Roof Payment No 1
• Payment of $24,900.00 to ABACUS for COA feasibility and concept design
• Payment of $8,750.00 to Kaestle Boos Associates for Public Safety Feasibility Study
• Vote on Change Order #1 and substantial completion extension for JD&D Construction
• Vote to approve Police Roof Design Development Submission Report & Drawings

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is reviewing various committee items including infrastructure loans, zoning amendments, and personnel appointments. The body is discussing funding for public works and public safety, as well as potential changes to city ordinances.

• Loan order for $1,580,000 for design, permitting, and bidding for PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• FY 24 911 Training Grant for the Police Department for approximately $307,504.98
• Proposed adoption of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance and amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Transfer of $26,000 from City Wide Reserve to Personnel Safety Study
• Order of Taking for 536 Read Street for sidewalks

The Municipal Council held a public hearing regarding an application to keep multiple unregistered motor vehicles at an Andover Ave. property, but no testimony was provided. Several mayoral requests, including appointments and funding transfers, were referred to committee. No final votes on the requested expenditures or appointments were recorded in the provided text.

• Referred appointment of John Camara to Zoning Board of Appeals to committee
• Referred request to pay $21,922.31 in FY23 school bills to committee
• Referred request to transfer $5,373.24 for a Recreation mower to committee
• Closed public hearing for Paul R. Courtemanche regarding unregistered motor vehicles

Economic Development Incentive Board

The board will meet to discuss prospects and provide updates on PILOT requests and the Downtown DIF. The agenda includes a review of the Industrial Development Strategic Plan.

• Updates on PILOT requests
• Downtown DIF discussion
• Industrial Development Strategic Plan
• Executive session regarding real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

School Committee

The School Committee will receive reports on the 2023-2024 academic school year opening regarding operations, teaching, special education, personnel, and family engagement. The body will also vote on several payment and donation acceptances.

• Acceptance of $25,000 donation from Hyman Fine PTO, Inc. for Smart Boards
• Acceptance of $5,500 donation from Feinstein Foundation, Inc. to Hyman Fine School
• Acceptance of 100 backpacks (est. $1,500) from Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children
• Acceptance of 24 backpacks (est. $400) from Capron Park Dental
• Request to municipal council for approval of a prior year invoice for $6,694.64

Historical Commission

The commission will review reports from the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society and discuss several items of old business. Topics include updates on the Switch Tower, Depot Canopy, and Newport Avenue Historic Corridor.

• Review of Schoolhouse Conditions
• Discussion regarding Switch Tower and Depot Canopy
• Newport Ave Historic Corridor update
• Review of Downtown Plan and Hill-Roberts Display
• Discussion of new office and membership

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review updates from the Grant Committee and the Wheelchair Stroll working group. The body will also address new member inquiries and community reports.

• Update from Wheelchair Stroll working group
• Update from Grant Committee
• New member inquiries

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission is voting on invoices for public safety and school roof projects. Members will review design reports for the Police Roof and consider a change order for the Willett School Roof project.

• Payment of $482,600 to JD&D Construction for Willett Roof Payment No 1
• Payment of $24,900 to ABACUS for COA Feasibility site selection and concept design
• Payment of $8,750 to Kaestle Boos Associates for Public Safety Feasibility Study
• Vote to approve Police Roof Design Development Submission Report & Drawings
• Consideration of Change Order #1 to JD&D Construction Contract for Willett School Roof

The commission met to review project updates and invoices, but no official actions were taken because a quorum was not present. Discussions focused on the Police Roof and Willett School Roof projects.

• Approval of minutes from 8/2/23: NO VOTE TAKEN
• Approval of invoices for Public Safety, COA, Willett Roof, and Police Roof: NO VOTE TAKEN
• Approval of Police Roof Design Development Submission Report & Drawings: NO VOTE TAKEN
• Approval of Willett School Roof change order for gutter guards: NO VOTE TAKEN
• Approval of Willett School Roof substantial completion date extension: NO VOTE TAKEN

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding public hearings for several property developments and utility projects. The body will also address enforcement orders and discuss funding for conservation area improvements.

• New public hearing for Eversource Energy regarding South Main, Locust, and Thatcher Streets
• Public hearings for Sturdy Memorial Hospital Inc. and Nova Farms
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations using a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign at $5,200.00
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, Lamb Street, Lanthier Way, Pinehurst Avenue, Landers Road, and Maple Street

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will discuss several fund transfers, including $331,700.86 for Police Department roof repairs and $434,000 for a firefighters' contract. The body is also asked to establish a special purpose Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund to manage projected receipts of approximately $3,129,874.

• Proposed establishment of Fund 8508 Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
• Request to transfer $331,700.86 for Police Department roof and envelope repairs
• Request to transfer $434,000 for Attleboro Firefighters Local 848 contract
• Public hearing for Paul R. Courtemanche regarding unregistered motor vehicles at 32 Andover Ave
• Proposed 'friendly taking' via eminent domain for a sidewalk at 536 Read Street

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will address various financial transfers, including funding for the police roof and fire ambulance expenditures. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a resident's request to keep unregistered vehicles on-site.

• Transfer of $331,700.86 from previous projects to Police Roof Financing
• Public hearing for Paul R. Courtemanche of Andover Ave to keep 6 unregistered cars
• Increase of Fire Ambulances Revolving Fund expenditure limit from $1.3 million to $1.5 million
• Order of Taking for sidewalks at 536 Read Street
• Establishment of the 8508 Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund

The Municipal Council held a public hearing regarding an application to keep unregistered motor vehicles on-premise, but no testimony was provided. Several mayoral requests, including school bill payments and equipment funding, were referred to committee. No final votes on the Mayor's communications were recorded in the provided text.

• Public hearing for Paul R. Courtemanche regarding unregistered motor vehicles closed with no testimony
• Appointment of John Camara to Zoning Board of Appeals referred to committee
• Request to pay $21,922.31 in FY23 school bills referred to committee
• Request to transfer $5,373.24 for a Recreation mower referred to committee

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council has scheduled a series of special committee meetings. The agenda lists the committees meeting but does not provide specific items for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Incentive Board

The board will meet to discuss business prospects and provide updates on PILOT requests and the Downtown DIF. The meeting includes the start of an Industrial Development Strategic Plan.

• Updates on PILOT requests
• Downtown DIF updates
• Industrial Development Strategic Plan kickoff
• Executive session to consider real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value and potential or current litigation

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and warrants. The body will review the Fiscal Year 2023 Year End Certification and receive a report from the Executive Director.

• Approval of warrants #372, #373, and #374
• Fiscal Year 2023 Year End Certification
• Reports from Hillcrest Oaks and 705 Family Sites Tenant Association

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and warrants. The body will review the Fiscal Year 2023 Year End Certification and receive a report from the Executive Director.

• Approval of Warrants #372, #373, and #374
• Fiscal Year 2023 Year End Certification
• Report from the Attleboro Tenants Association regarding Hillcrest Oaks and 705 Family Sites

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board will meet via Zoom to discuss retirement system investment updates and process administrative requests. The agenda includes reviews of retirements, new member enrollments, and refund applications.

• Retirement system investment updates
• New member enrollments
• Refund applications and transfers
• Notices of injury
• Monthly expenses and warrant

The Board approved the liquidation of up to $500,000 from the investment portfolio to cover anticipated September liabilities. Other actions included approving retiree payroll, new member enrollments, and a refund for a former employee.

• Authorized liquidation of up to $500,000 in assets for September liabilities (5-0)
• Approved three new retirements (5-0)
• Accepted notice of injury for Katelyn Hart (5-0)
• Accepted nine new member enrollments (5-0)
• Approved $58,467.57 refund to Leslie Veiga (5-0)
• Approved Cash Disbursements Warrant 2023#08 AP for $168,878.71 (5-0)
• Approved Retiree Payroll Warrant 2023#08 RP for $1,430,809.81 (5-0)
• Approved local support for Senate Bill 1677 and House Bill 2549 regarding Walter L. Guertin's pension (5-0)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet to discuss investment updates and process administrative member actions. The board will review retirements, new enrollments, and refund applications.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• Retirements
• New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

The Board approved the liquidation of up to $500,000 from the investment portfolio to cover September liabilities. Other actions included approving retiree payroll, accepting new retirements and enrollments, and authorizing a specific pension calculation for Walter Guertin.

• Authorized liquidation of up to $500,000 in assets for September liabilities (5-0)
• Accepted three new retirements: James Washington, Bridgitte Zides, and Brenda Peck (5-0)
• Accepted notice of injury for Katelyn Hart (5-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments for nine employees (5-0)
• Approved annuity savings account refund of $58,467.57 to Leslie Veiga (5-0)
• Approved Cash Disbursements Warrant 2023#08 AP for $168,878.71 (5-0)
• Approved Retiree Payroll Warrant 2023#08 RP for $1,430,809.81 (5-0)
• Approved local support for Senate Bill 1677 and House Bill 2549 regarding Walter L. Guertin's pension (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatements. The board will also discuss the rear property on Pike Ave and review FY2024 valuations LA4 and new growth LA13.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption and abatement journals
• Discussion of Pike Ave rear property
• Review of FY2024 valuations LA4 and new growth LA13
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will discuss and vote on increasing application fees for licenses. The board is also reviewing a one-day beverage license request and a license renewal.

• Proposed application fee increase from $75 to $100
• Proposed application fee with advertising increase from $125 to $200
• One-day Wine/Malt beverage license request for Attleboro Norton YMCA at 63 North Main Street
• Common Victualer license renewal ratification for Kozy Kitchen at 105 Maple Street

The Board voted to increase application fees to cover advertising costs. A one-day liquor license for the Attleboro Norton YMCA was approved, and a license renewal for Kozy Kitchen was ratified. The board tabled discussions regarding BYOB regulations.

• Approved one-day Wine/Malt beverage license for Attleboro Norton YMCA (All in favor)
• Approved Common Victualer license renewal for Kozy Kitchen (All in favor)
• Increased application fee without advertising to $100 (All in favor)
• Increased application fee with advertising to $225 (All in favor)
• Tabled BYOB (Bring your own bottle) Regulations
• Approved June 28, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

BME Strategies

The Northern Bristol County Public Health Alliance and BME Strategies are meeting to discuss administrative updates and personnel. The body will review the framework for an inspector job description and training reimbursement processes.

• Review of inspector job description framework
• Discussion on posting the inspector job description
• Review of training survey spreadsheet
• Discussion of training request and reimbursement processes
• FY23 purchases update

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will meet to review grant accounting and vote on changing the name on the APL grant to the Attleboro Public Library Board of Trustees. The body will also discuss a September workshop and the September 16 Farmers Market.

• Vote on changing APL grant name to Attleboro Public Library Board of Trustees
• Website rewrite
• September Workshop
• Attleboro Farmers Market on September 16
• Logo contest

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The committee is reviewing the fund's activity, balance, and the warrant process for denial letters. Members are discussing a revised application, a mission statement, and a press release for the program's rollout.

• Treasurer's report on fund activity and balance
• Review of revised application and changes
• Mission statement and press release for program rollout
• Update on corporate donations

Attleboro Municipal Council

The scheduled summer meeting for the Attleboro Municipal Council on August 17, 2023, has been cancelled. The provided agenda lists various pending committee items, but no official business will be conducted.

Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and general discussion categories. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct new and ongoing public hearings for various property requests. The board is reviewing applications for special permits, variances, and appeals across several city locations.

• New public hearing for No Fossil Fuel, LLC at 179 Peckham Street (Special Permit)
• New public hearing for Trusted Auto, Inc. at 64 Pleasant Street (Special Permit)
• Open public hearings for Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc. at 211 Park Street, 59 Gardner Street, and 0 Pearl Street
• Open public hearing for Nova Farms, LLC at 1000 Washington Street (Special Permit)
• New public hearing for John McKenna at 227 Smith Street (Appeal)

School Building Committee

The Committee is meeting to receive construction and change log updates for the Attleboro High School project. Members will review GMP Change Order #34 and a series of bills and payments for project work.

• Review of GMP Change Order #34
• Payment for Maintenance Addition Fence Enclosure: $48,906.30
• Payment for Kiln Room Revs: $19,212.25
• Payment for Landscape Revisions: $10,578.21
• Payment for Sidewalk Revisions: $6,238.32

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review meeting minutes and receive zoo and park reports. The body is considering a permit for a Christian event on September 16, 2023.

• Permit request from Jesus Centered Preston World Missions-Ernest Boateng for use of the Newell Shelter on September 16, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting public hearings for several development projects and reviewing requests for certificates of compliance. The body is also addressing multiple enforcement orders and discussing conservation area improvements.

• Public hearings for No Fossil Fuels LLC at 179 Peckham Street
• Public hearings for Sturdy Memorial Hospital Inc. at 211 Park Street, 59 Gardner Street, and 0 Pearl Street
• Enforcement orders for properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 367 Clifton Street
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations using a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will review an audit engagement letter and approve minutes from the July 27, 2023, session. Members will also receive updates on GATRA/FTA grants, MBTA agreements, and the 53 Falmouth St project.

• Review of Audit Engagement Letter
• GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant Update
• MBTA Memorandum of Agreement Update
• Brownfields Grant Update
• 53 Falmouth St Project Update

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings regarding a new emergency parking ban and a request to serve alcohol at Capron Park Zoo. The body will also consider several personnel appointments and a small budget transfer for veterans' salaries.

• Public hearing to amend Section 10-5.1(L) to establish an Emergency Parking Ban
• Public hearing for The Friends of Capron Park Zoo to serve alcohol on September 30, 2023
• Transfer of $1,678.08 from City Wide to Veterans Prior Year Salaries
• Confirmation of Chris Reilly to the Liquor Licensing Board
• Appointment of Cari Gray to the Council on Human Rights

The Municipal Council created a special purpose fund to manage projected opioid abatement receipts of approximately $3,129,874. The body also processed several fund transfers for previous years' bills and accepted land and equipment donations.

• Established Fund 8508 Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
• Approved transfer of $85.00 for PTS Providers FY23 invoice
• Approved transfer of $99.00 for Visual Edge IT FY23 invoice
• Approved transfer of $25.45 for FY23 water bill
• Approved transfer of $1,800.00 for Animal Control vehicle repair
• Accepted 4.6± acres of land for open space from Brian Cave
• Accepted donation of two indoor plants from Level Acres Farms
• Accepted donation of a bridge, signs, and bench for Highland Park

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is discussing a new city-wide emergency parking ban for weather events. The body is also reviewing several fund transfers for insurance and infrastructure, as well as changes to polling locations.

• Proposed ordinance for a city-wide emergency parking ban to be enforced by the Police Chief and DPW Superintendent
• Transfer of $11,680.00 for permanent speed humps on Rocklawn Avenue
• Transfer of $10,106.00 for Wastewater insurance and $9,211.00 for Water insurance
• Proposed polling place changes for Ward 2 (A. Irvin Studley Elementary School) and Ward 3 (Attleboro High School)
• Public hearing for The Friends of Capron Park Zoo to serve alcohol on city property on September 30, 2023

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will meet to vote on several financial contributions and the disposal of a vehicle. The meeting includes a report from Superintendent David A. Sawyer and an update from the Policy and Personnel subcommittee.

• Payment of $43.50 from Bay State Textiles to Hill-Roberts
• Contribution of $9,250 from One8 Foundation to Attleboro Public Schools
• Contractual obligation of $87.90 from Planet Aid Inc.
• Declaration of a 1995 Ford F250 Pick Up as surplus

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is discussing the organization of a 'get to know them' event featuring hot wings. The body is determining which school building will host the event.

• Planning of a non-political debate event
• Discussion of school building locations for the event

School Committee

The Policy and Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss staff compensation, holiday policies, and facility naming. The body will also review job motions for several administrative and clerical positions.

• Staff contracts and compensation plans
• Staff and holidays policy
• Naming of new facilities and memorials
• High School attendance/tardy chart
• Job motions for Associate Principal, Executive Assistants, Assistant Director of CTE, and clerical staff

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will meet to review project updates and invoices. The session focuses on progress reports regarding the Willett School Roof Project.

• Update from Skanska regarding Willett School Roof Project
• Update from Socotec regarding Willett School Roof Project

The commission met on August 2, 2023, to review invoices and receive an update from Socotec. No bills were presented for payment, and no other decisions were recorded.

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission met to receive project updates regarding the Willett School roof. No bills were presented for payment during this session.

• Update from Skanska on Willett School Roof Project
• Update from Socotec on Willett School Roof Project

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review and approve its bylaws. The body will also receive updates from the Grant Committee and the Wheelchair Stroll working group.

• Review and approval of Bylaws
• Update from Wheelchair Stroll working group
• Update from Grant Committee
• Discussion of new member inquiries

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board will meet via Zoom to receive updates on the retirement system's investments. The session includes reviewing retirements, new member enrollments, injury notices, and refund applications.

• Retirement system investment updates
• New member enrollments
• Refund applications and transfers
• Monthly expenses and warrant

The Board approved the July retiree payroll and cash disbursements warrant. It voted to enter the queue for liquidating assets from BTG-A and authorized the hiring of a consultant to address a buyback backlog. The Board also approved several member refunds and transfers.

• Approved retiree payroll 2023#07 RP for $1,435,868.59
• Approved Cash Disbursement Warrant 2023#07 AP for $194,236.31
• Voted to notify BTG to enter the queue for liquidation of BTG-A assets
• Approved three member refunds and one transfer to Plymouth County Retirement Board
• Authorized negotiation of a contract with Debra Bush for buyback administrative assistance
• Accepted $2,654.39 buyback payment from Beth Hallal
• Accepted four notices of injury and three new member enrollments
• Decided Kristi Hynes is not entitled to COLA and will return to a fixed payment amount

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is meeting to discuss a wide range of open committee items, including zoning ordinances and traffic safety measures. The body will consider appointments and potential changes to the City Charter and municipal ordinances.

• Proposed adoption of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Proposed stop sign at Tifft Drive at Perez Street
• Appointment of Cari Gray to the Council on Human Rights
• Proposed addition of a Sustainability Commission

The Municipal Council approved new polling locations for Ward 2 and Ward 3. The board also authorized several fund transfers for insurance and speed hump installation, approved two liquor licenses, and accepted donations for the Solid Waste and Health departments.

• Approved Ward 2 polling place change to A. Irvin Studley Elementary School (9-0)
• Approved Ward 3 polling place change to Attleboro High School Marketplace/Bistro area (9-0)
• Approved Class II and Class III licenses for Greco’s Auto at 83 Dickens Street (9-0)
• Approved $11,680 transfer for speed hump installation on Rocklawn Avenue (9-0)
• Approved $10,106 and $9,211 transfers for Wastewater and Water insurance (9-0)
• Approved ~$13,200 FY2024 Community Development Block Grant for Recreation Youth Center (9-0)
• Accepted donation of $6,197.80 shed for Solid Waste Department (9-0)
• Appointed Benton Keene III as Constable through 2024 (9-0)

Attleboro Cultural Council

The council will discuss grant accounting status and vote on name changes for grants associated with the Attleboro Public Library and Brennan Middle School. Members will also review the Jewelry City Steampunk Festival and plan for a September workshop.

• Vote on changing APL grant name to Attleboro Public Library Board of Trustees
• Probable vote on changing Brennan Middle School grant name to Brennan Organization of Parents
• Website expenses of $344.25 from Admin funds
• Review of Jewelry City Steampunk Festival
• Planning for July event venues including Attleboro Public Library and Senior Centers

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review zoo and park reports and consider several event permits. The body will also discuss items related to the Veterans Agent and Friends of Capron Park Zoo.

• Permit for Micayla Anemaer for a birthday party at Newell Shelter on August 13, 2023
• Permit for Thompson Realty Group for a celebration at O’Connell Field on August 19, 2023
• Permit for Mass State Track Coaches Association for races at Highland Park on September 9, 2023
• Permit for Joan Metcalf for a gathering in the Flats on September 9, 2023
• Permit for Beta Community Partnership for a cookout at Newell Shelter on September 17, 2023

School Building Committee

The committee is meeting to receive construction and change log updates for Attleboro High School. Members will discuss direction for GCTO85 Highland Park and review specific change orders and contingency transfers. The body will also consider payments to several vendors.

• GMP Change Order #34
• GCTO85 Highland Park discussion
• Contingency Transfers GCTO86
• Payment to Consigli in the amount of $952,967.87
• Total vendor payments totaling $1,196,678

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatements. The board will also discuss property at the rear of Pike Ave.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption and abatement journals
• Discussion regarding Pike Ave rear property
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding public hearings for new and continuing applications, including stormwater management plans. The body will also address several enforcement orders and discuss funding for local conservation area improvements.

• SWMP for Sturdy Memorial Hospital Inc. at 211 Park Street, 59 Gardner Street, and 0 Pearl Street
• SWMP for WNova Farms at 1000 Washington Street
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations using a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign
• Enforcement orders for properties on Colvin Street, Lamb Street, Lanthier Way, Pinehurst Avenue, Brochu Avenue, Clifton Street, and Landers Road

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will discuss a variety of committee reports including zoning amendments and public works updates. The meeting includes reviews of parking restrictions, city charter changes, and the potential adoption of an inclusionary zoning ordinance.

• Proposed adoption of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Request to lift facade restriction for the sale of 135 County Street
• Proposed amendment to Section 10-7.2 to allow senior parking at the library
• Proposed addition of a stop sign on Tifft Drive at Perez Street

The Municipal Council unanimously voted to hold a public hearing on August 15, 2023, regarding a proposed emergency parking ban ordinance. Several mayoral requests for appointments, fund transfers, and donations were referred to committees without a final decision.

• Approved minutes for June 20, 22, and 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Voted to hold public hearing on August 15, 2023, for proposed emergency parking ban ordinance (unanimous)
• Referred appointment of Benton Keene III as Constable to committee
• Referred request to surplus two police vehicles to committee
• Referred appointment of Chris Reilly to Licensing Board to committee
• Referred request to accept donation of 8'x10' shed to committee

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is reviewing a proposed 3% cost-of-living adjustment for department heads and senior managers. The body is also considering several fund transfers, equipment surplus requests, and vendor renewals.

• Proposed 3% COLA increase for department heads, senior managers, and exempt employees
• Loan Order of $3,500,000 for temporary PFSA treatment facility at Wading River Treatment Plant
• Request to transfer $4,064.00 for police details for night time hydrant flushing
• Expenditure of $16,964.00 Community Development Block Grant for Council on Aging Outreach/SHINE Counselor
• Surplus of 2008 E250 Van, school department copiers, and 22 Glock 21 firearms

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting new and ongoing public hearings for various property requests. The board is reviewing special permits and variances for residential and commercial sites, including multiple requests from Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

• New variance hearings for Bayberry Hill Road and 708 Newport Avenue
• Special permit hearing for Sturdy Memorial Foundation at 211 Park Street
• Ongoing special permit and variance hearings for Sturdy Memorial Hospital at 211 Park Street, 59 Gardner Street, and 0 Pearl Street
• Ongoing special permit hearing for NextGrid, Inc. (Pawpaw Solar, LLC) at 887 South Main Street
• Ongoing special permit hearing for Nova Farms, LLC at 1000 Washington Street

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to finalize a vendor and partnership list and coordinate the sending of letters. The body will also discuss a flyer and an invitation for City Council participation.

• Review of vendor/partnership list
• Finalization and distribution of letters
• Discussion of a flyer
• City Council invitation to participate

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to review invoices and receive an update from ABACUS. The session includes a review of professional services related to public safety feasibility.

• Invoice from Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. for $10,000.00 for Public Safety Feasibility professional services through May 2023

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will discuss updates on grants and agreements. The meeting includes routine procedural items and no new business is scheduled.

• GATRA/FIA Improvement Grant Update
• MBTA Memo of Agreement Update
• Brownfields Grant Update

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The committee is meeting to review the Treasurer's report and discuss updates to the program application. Members will also review press release progress and presentation materials from other towns including Westwood, Seekonk, and Harvard.

• Treasurer's report on fund activity and balance
• Proposed application and changes
• Press release and program rollout presentation
• Review of Town of Westwood, Seekonk, and Harvard presentations and mission statements

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to vote on professional service invoices and receive project updates. The body will review a bill for a Public Safety feasibility study and updates regarding the Willett School roof.

• Vote to pay Kaestle Boos Associates $14,875.00 for PS Feasibility Study
• Update from Skanska on Willett School Roof Project
• Update from Socotec on Willett School Roof Project

The Municipal Building Commission voted to recommend two construction contracts to the Mayor. These include a water system interconnection project and a roof project for the Willett School.

• Approved 6/28/23 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $14,875.00 to Kaestle Boos Associates for Public Safety Feasibility Study (unanimous)
• Recommended to Mayor that JD & D Construction Inc. be awarded Willett School Roof contract for $746,000.00 (unanimous)
• Recommended to Mayor that Waterline Industries Corporation be awarded Emergency Water System Interconnection contract for $2,937,677.00 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding continued public hearings for several properties and reviewing requests for certificates of compliance. The body is also addressing multiple enforcement orders and discussing conservation area improvements.

• Public hearings for projects at Rocklawn Avenue, 42 County Street, 29 & 36 K-Marie Drive, 0 Buffington Street, and 70 Holcott Drive
• Requests for certificates of compliance for 37 Union Street, 200 Whalen Drive/0 Lindsey Street, and 186 Colt's Way
• Enforcement orders for Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, 37 Lanthier Way, Pinehurst Avenue/Brochu Avenue, 367 Clifton Street, and 17 Landers Road
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations funded by a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review minutes from June 2023 and discuss ongoing business. The agenda includes updates on a wheelchair stroll and reports from the Grant Committee.

• Wheelchair Stroll
• Grant Committee update
• New member inquiries
• Community reports

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to consider requests for license transfers, location changes, and new stockholders. The board will also review applications for one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for local events.

• Request from A.C. Restaurants Inc. (Colonial Blackinton Inn) for a new stockholder
• Request from State Line Shop LLC to move from 1124 Washington Street to 1099 Washington Street
• Request from Dhanvi Corp (Flamingo Market) for a Retail Package Wine/Malt License transfer
• One-day license request for Friends of Capron Park Zoo for September 30, 2023
• Five one-day license requests for Attleboro Arts Museum for events between August and December 2023

The Board approved a stockholder change for Colonial Blackinton Inn and a license transfer for Flamingo Market. Several one-day event licenses were granted for the Capron Park Zoo, Attleboro Arts Museum, and Portuguese American Club. The board tabled discussions regarding BYOB regulations.

• Approved new stockholder request for A.C. Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Colonial Blackinton Inn (All in favor)
• Approved location change for State Line Shop LLC to 1099 Washington Street
• Approved Retail Package Wine/Malt License transfer to Dhanvi Corp d/b/a Flamingo Market (All in favor)
• Approved one-day license for Friends of Capron Zoo for September 30, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved six one-day licenses for Attleboro Arts Museum for events between August and December 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved one-day licenses for Portuguese American Club for July 21-23, 2023 (All in favor)
• Tabled BYOB Regulations
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Municipal Building Commission

The Commission will review two invoices related to the Willett Elementary project. The body will also receive an update from Kaestle Boos regarding the Public Safety Feasibility Study.

• Invoice from Skanska for OPM Services at Willett Elementary: $1,316.25
• Invoice from Socotec for Designer Services at Willett Elementary: $55,000
• Public Safety Feasibility Study update from Kaestle Boos

The Commission approved two invoices for the Willett Elementary project. Members also reviewed a Public Safety Feasibility Study and proposed the Pine St Armory site for further consideration.

• Approved $390 invoice from Skanska for Willett Elementary OPM Services
• Approved $55,000 invoice from Socotec for Willett Elementary Designer Services
• Proposed Pine St Armory site for further consideration regarding public safety complex

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold a public hearing regarding a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for department heads, senior managers, and other exempt employees for FY 24. The council will also review various committee reports concerning zoning, traffic, and city ordinances.

• Public hearing on 3% COLA increase for exempt employees effective July 1, 2023
• Proposed adoption of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
• Proposed amendments to ordinance 17 regarding accessory dwelling units
• Request to add a stop sign on Tifft Drive at Perez Street
• Proposed adoption of Chapter 40U of MGL regarding city collection of fines

The Municipal Council approved a loan for a PFAS treatment facility and a phased salary increase for council members. The body also authorized several fund transfers and approved three 'Ring A Bell' applications. An appointment to the Municipal Building Commission was denied.

• Approved $3.5M loan for temporary PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant (10-0)
• Approved phased salary increases for Council members starting Jan 1, 2024 (6-4)
• Denied appointment of Pamela J. Braman to Municipal Building Commission (4-6)
• Approved three 'Ring A Bell' applications for Palagi Brothers Ice Cream and Palagis 2000 Inc. (10-0)
• Approved $220,000 transfer to Fund 3525 for Munis & Tech Upgrade (10-0)
• Appropriated $9,598.77 in free cash for Winter Storm Expenses not reimbursed by FEMA (10-0)
• Waived permit fees for Willett Elementary Roof and Window Repairs (10-0)
• Declared various office furniture and appliances as surplus for disposition (10-0)

Mayor's Task Force

The Zoo Task Force is meeting to review a list of building renovation needs categorized by whether they are above or below $10,000.00. The group will also begin discussing a draft narrative report.

• Review of building renovation needs greater than $10,000.00
• Review of building renovation needs less than $10,000.00
• Discussion of draft narrative report

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board approved a new targeted asset allocation mix and authorized the Attleboro Housing Authority to pay its annual appropriation in two installments. The Board also processed several member retirements, enrollments, and refunds, and tabled a hearing regarding overearnings.

• Authorized Attleboro Housing Authority to pay annual appropriation in two installments (4-0)
• Adopted option L for targeted asset allocation mix (4-0)
• Authorized trimming emerging markets position to 5% target allocation (4-0)
• Authorized reallocations consistent with new targeted ranges for July (4-0)
• Tabled Gilbert Bechtel 91A overearnings hearing pending PERAC review (4-0)
• Accepted new retirements for Charles Moore and David Proulx (4-0)
• Approved military service buy-back for Sean Norton at $24,028.50 (4-0)
• Approved four annuity savings account refunds totaling $72,368.16 (4-0)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board will meet via Zoom to discuss the employment contract for the Executive Director. The meeting includes an executive session for strategy sessions regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Strategy for employment contract for the position of the Executive Director

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will consider approving the City Council's FY24 budget. The body will also discuss the use of school buildings as polling places for the September 19, 2023 Preliminary Election. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining and union negotiations.

• FY24 Budget approval: $98,098,973.28
• Proposed $0.25 increase for school lunch and $0.10 increase for school breakfast for 23/24
• Donation of $10,000 from the Feinstein Foundation to Studley Elementary School
• Painting contracts for Studley Elementary School (KatCo Contracting, Inc.) and Thacher Elementary School (ATE Painting, LLC)
• Request to use Coelho Middle School, Studley Elementary, and AHS as polling places

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from May 15, 2023. The board will review and sign journals for real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle exemptions, commitments, and abatements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss non-public abatement and exemption records.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption and abatement journals
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions per G.L. c30A and G.L. c59

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council is meeting to review the status of grant accounting. The body will discuss a September workshop, a July meet and greet event, and outreach to schools and artists.

• Review of grant accounting status
• Planning for September Workshop
• Planning for July meet and greet event
• Update on contact with schools for younger members
• Discussion on performance dates with artists

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to address specific legal matters. The body will also address any remaining votes for the FY23 fiscal year end.

• Discussion of legal matters
• FY23 year end votes

Traffic Study Commission

The Traffic Study Commission is reviewing requests for new stop signs and safety measures at several intersections. The body is also discussing resident reports of speeding and cut-through traffic in residential areas.

• Proposal for a stop sign at the intersection of Tifft Dr. and Perez St.
• Resident request regarding speeding and cut-through traffic on Upland Road
• Request for a stop sign at 13th and Robert St.
• Request for a 4-way stop intersection at Hazel St. and Mulberry
• Request for a kids zone near 22 Mechanic St.

School Building Committee

The committee is meeting to review construction and change log updates for the Attleboro High School project. The body will consider GMP Change Order #33 and a contract amendment for KBA regarding RWD connector survey services. They are also reviewing bills and payments totaling $1,260,245.75.

• GMP Change Order #33 (GCR198, GCR220, GCR225, GCR226, GCR227)
• KBA Contract Amendment for RWD connector additional survey services
• Payment to Consigli for Application 49 in the amount of $1,024,039.95
• Payment to KBA in the amount of $109,530
• Payment to Skanska in the amount of $96,255

The committee approved GMP Change Order #33 and several vendor payments totaling $1,260,245.75. Members received a project update on Attleboro High School athletic fields and facility completions, with a target completion date for punchlist items of August 18, 2023.

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2023
• Approved GMP Change Order #33 for $165,541.02
• Approved Contingency Transfer GCT084 for $4,102.00
• Approved KBA Contract Amendment for $19,085.00 in survey services
• Approved vendor payments totaling $1,260,245.75

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will hold a regular meeting to review an incident report and the annual report. Members will also discuss a meeting with a downtown HUB consultant and a 'Know Your Rights Against Discrimination' presentation from the MCAD.

• Vote on suspending July and August meetings
• Downtown HUB consultant meeting
• MCAD 'Know Your Rights Against Discrimination' discussion
• Annual Report review
• Pride debrief

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review reports and approve several event permits for city parks. These include requests for a children's club, a birthday party, a worship event, and a public art stroll.

• Permit for Faith Alliance Church Childrens Club (July 10-14) at L.G. Balfour Riverwalk Park
• Permit for Megan Bourgoin birthday party (August 6) at Newell Shelter
• Permit for Bristol Trinity Episcopal Church worship event (August 20) at Newell Shelter
• Permit for Kaylyn Lockyer Public Art Stroll (September 15) at L.G. Balfour Riverwalk Park

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding Notices of Intent and Stormwater Management Permits. The body will also review requests for Certificates of Compliance and discuss enforcement orders for multiple properties.

• New public hearing for Kings and Castle Group on Pinehurst Avenue
• Continued hearings for Bishop Feehan High School at 70 Holcott Drive
• Certificate of Compliance request for New England Power Company transmission line ROW
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations with a $25,000.00 earmark
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will meet to review the Director's and Friends reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business.

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will meet to elect officers and approve the May 2, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates on GATRA/FTA improvement grants, MBTA agreements, and Brownfields grants.

• Motion to approve Coogan Smith, LLP invoice #59275 for $5,295.00 for title searches
• GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant update
• MBTA Memorandum of Agreement update
• Brownfields Grant update
• ARA Strategic Plan update

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on utility pole installations, parking restrictions, and ordinance amendments. The body is also reviewing several fund transfers and appointments to city boards.

• Loan authorization of $3,500,000 for a temporary PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Public hearings for National Grid and Verizon to install poles on Oak Hill Avenue and Rambler Road
• Proposed amendment to Section 5-11 regarding the appropriation of remaining loan order funds
• Request to waive permit fees for Willett Elementary Roof and Window Repairs
• Proposed parking prohibitions on Frank Mossberg Drive and a new stop sign on Tifft Drive at Perez Street

The Municipal Council approved several financial transfers and appropriations, including a $500,000 allocation from free cash to reduce the FY2024 tax levy. The Council also increased the solid waste fee to $300.00. Several public hearings were held regarding city ordinances and utility poles, but no final votes on those items were recorded in the minutes.

• Appropriated $500,000 from General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to reduce FY2024 Tax Levy (7-0)
• Approved solid waste fee of $300.00, an increase of $25.28 from FY2023 (7-0)
• Approved solid waste fee of $58.57 per unit for Residential Special Waste Disposal FY2024 (7-0)
• Appropriated $123,900.00 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Landfill Site Projects (7-0)
• Appropriated $63,890.30 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Water Meter Supplies (7-0)
• Appropriated $70,000.00 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Lights & Power (7-0)
• Appropriated $15,975.47 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Water Enterprise Fund- Meter Survey (7-0)
• Appropriated $4,300.00 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund to Heating (7-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold public hearings on a $3.5 million loan for a temporary PFAS treatment facility and various city ordinance amendments. The body will also consider several fund transfers for wastewater management, recreation parking, and public safety grants.

• Loan order of $3,500,000 for a temporary PFAS treatment facility at 250 Balcolm Street
• Proposed appropriation of $123,900 for a hydrogeological assessment at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Request to waive permit fees for Willett Elementary Roof and Window Repairs
• Proposed $25,235.70 transfer for paved parking adjacent to pickleball courts
• Approval of approximately $165,733 in grant funds for the Attleboro Police Department

Mayor's Task Force

The Zoo Task Force will review a list of building renovation needs categorized by whether they are greater than or less than $10,000.00. The body will also begin discussing a draft narrative report.

• Review of building renovation needs over and under $10,000.00
• Discussion of draft narrative report

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to accept previous minutes and hear a Director's Report. The agenda includes discussions on leagues and both old and new business.

• Review of leagues
• Director's Report

School Committee

The Infrastructure & Facilities Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on various capital improvement projects. The body will also discuss combining this subcommittee with the Finance & Budget Subcommittee.

• Updates on New High School project
• Updates on Willett Roof and Air-conditioning
• Updates on Hyman Fine Gym Floor
• Districtwide security cameras update
• Painting projects for Thacher and Studley

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review minutes from May 2023 and discuss ongoing business. The agenda includes updates on a wheelchair stroll and reports from the Grant Committee.

• Wheelchair Stroll
• Grant Committee update
• New member inquiries
• Community reports

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal matters. The primary focus is the FY24 General Budget and the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Budgets.

• FY24 General Budget
• Water Enterprise Budget
• Wastewater Enterprise Budget

The Municipal Council voted to declare 21 Glock 21 firearms as surplus to allow for trade-in value toward 9-millimeter Glocks. The council also held a public hearing regarding a $3.5 million appropriation for a temporary PFAS treatment facility.

• Approved surplus of 21 Glock 21 firearms as an emergency measure (8-0)
• Voted unanimously to suspend the rules for the special meeting

Mayor's Task Force

The Zoo Task Force Committee is meeting to review a list of building renovation needs. The committee will also begin discussing a draft narrative report.

• Review of building renovation needs categorized as greater than and less than $10,000.00
• Discussion of draft narrative report

Mayor's Task Force

The Zoo Task Force is meeting to review a list of building renovation needs categorized by whether they are above or below $10,000.00. The committee will also begin discussing a draft narrative report.

• Review of building renovation needs greater than $10,000.00
• Review of building renovation needs less than $10,000.00
• Discussion of draft narrative report

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting in executive session. The board will discuss a strategy for the employment contract of the Executive Director.

• Strategy session for Executive Director employment contract

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting new and open public hearings for various property requests. The board will review applications for special permits and variances across multiple city locations, including requests from Sturdy Memorial Hospital and NextGrid, Inc.

• Special Permit and Variance requests from Sturdy Memorial Hospital for 211 Park Street, 59 Gardner Street, and 0 Pearl Street
• Special Permit request from NextGrid, Inc. (Pawpaw Solar, LLC) for 887 South Main Street
• Special Permit request from 5 Star Nutrition for 228 Washington Street
• Special Permit request from Nova Farms, LLC for 1000 Washington Street
• Variance request from Derek DaSilva for 0 Oakland Avenue

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct executive sessions. The board will discuss employment contract strategies for the Executive Director and negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Employment contract strategy for the Executive Director
• Strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel

School Committee

The Finance and Budget Subcommittee will review monthly budget reports and MSBA updates. The body will consider contracts for repairs and painting at Studley and Thacher Elementary Schools, as well as school lunch pricing and the food service contract.

• Soffit and fascia repair and painting at Studley Elementary School with KatCo Contracting, Inc.
• Painting of the main entrance at Thacher Elementary School with ATE Painting, LLC
• School lunch pricing
• Food service contract

Municipal Building Commission

The committee will vote to approve payments totaling $5,538.75 for construction and consulting services on the Willett Elementary School project, police roof repair, and Hyman/Hill gym floor. They will also receive updates on the police roof, temporary PFAS project, and Willett Elementary, and consider a certificate of substantial completion for the gym flooring.

• Vote to pay Skanska $926.25 for OPM services at Willett Elementary
• Vote to pay Port Construction $1,537.50 for consulting on police roof repair
• Vote to pay Port Construction $3,075.00 for gym floor replacement at Hyman/Hill
• Update on temporary PFAS project and Attleboro-Pawtucket interconnect
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for Hyman Fine and Hill Roberts gym flooring

The Municipal Building Commission approved the substantial completion of the Hyman Fine and Hill Roberts gym flooring project. The board also approved several payments for school and police department repairs. Updates were provided on the Police Roof Repair, PFAS, and Willett School projects.

• Approved May 24, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Approved payment to Skanska for Willett Elementary OPM Services: $926.25 (7-0)
• Approved payment to Port Construction for Police Roof Repair: $1,537.50 (7-0)
• Approved payment to Port Construction for Hyman/Hill Gym Floor: $3,075.00 (7-0)
• Approved Substantial Completion of Hyman Fine and Hill Roberts Gym Flooring dated May 19, 2023 (7-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a specific fund transfer. The body is considering moving money to cover postage costs for the remainder of FY23.

• Proposed transfer of $4,000.00 from Collector Salary & Wages to Collector Postage

Attleboro Municipal Council

This Personnel, Veterans & Human Services Committee meeting was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider a $3.5 million loan authorization to design and build a temporary PFAS treatment facility at the Wading River Plant, which has exceeded state PFAS limits. The council will also review several fund transfers, including $35,000 for a wastewater pump and $131,900 in ARPA funds for the permanent Wading River upgrade. Other items include establishing donation accounts for community events and fireworks, amending an ordinance on remaining loan funds, and confirming appointments to city boards.

• Loan order of $3,500,000 for temporary PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant (250 Balcolm St, Mansfield)
• Transfer $35,000 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund for filter press feed pump
• Expend $131,900 of City ARPA funds for Wading River Permanent Facility
• Appropriate $80,000 from Free Cash for Shpack Superfund Site Five-Year Review
• Amend Section 5-11 of Revised Ordinances regarding remaining loan order funds

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Council voted to suspend the rules for the meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the provided minutes, which primarily consist of mayoral communications regarding funding requests, appointments, and donations.

• Suspended the rules (10-0)

Mayor's Task Force

The Mayor's Task Force is meeting to review a list of building items at the zoo, separating those over and under $10,000 for potential repair. They will also discuss the narrative of their report. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review of building items over and under $10,000.00 at the zoo
• Discussion of report narrative

Trust Fund Commission

The Attleboro Trust Fund Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 13, 2023, and to consider a request from the Superintendent of Parks & Forestry to spend up to $2,600 from the Gertrude H. Sweet Capron Hunton Pool Fund for yearly pond maintenance. The agenda also includes new business and adjournment.

• Request to expend up to $2,600.00 from Gertrude H. Sweet Capron Hunton Pool Fund #8448 for pond maintenance services from Water and Wetland LLC
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 13, 2023

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee is meeting to vote on consent items including donations, international field trip proposals, and a contractual obligation, followed by a strategic plan update and the superintendent's report. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with union and nonunion personnel.

• Accept $6,000 donation from Feinstein Foundation
• Accept $800 donation from WestEd to Coelho Middle School
• Approve overnight international field trip for 45 students to Amsterdam, Paris, and London in April 2026
• Approve overnight international field trip for 45 students to Italy and Spain in April 2027
• Accept $31.85 contractual obligation from Planet Aid Inc.

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The Attleboro Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Fund Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the treasurer's report on fund activity and balance, and discuss updates on the application process and fund application methods. They will also review a roadmap modification for Attleboro and confirm the tax-deductible status of donations. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023 meeting
• Treasurer's report on fund activity and balance
• Update on Terri & Don application look and fund application process
• Update on modifying Plainville's roadmap for Attleboro
• Update on tax-deductible status of donations

Historical Commission

The commission will review reports from the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society and discuss various preservation projects. The agenda includes updates on the Switch Tower, Depot Canopy, and Newport Avenue Historic Corridor.

• Review of Schoolhouse Conditions
• Discussion regarding Switch Tower
• Discussion regarding Depot Canopy
• Discussion regarding Newport Ave Historic Corridor
• Discussion regarding Downtown Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on schoolhouse repairs, land trust updates, and discussions regarding downtown property plans and donations.

• Approved May 4, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council's Finance Committee is meeting to read the FY2024 budget into the record and consider numerous financial items, including a $3.5 million loan for a temporary PFAS treatment facility at the Wading River Plant. The agenda also includes proposed fee changes for water, wastewater, and solid waste, as well as various fund transfers and appropriations. Other committees have items open for discussion, such as zoning amendments, parking changes, and appointments.

• Loan authorization of $3,500,000 for temporary PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Appropriate $500,000 from Undesignated Fund Balance to General Fund for FY2024 Tax Levy
• Approve Solid Waste Fee of $300.00 for FY2024
• Approve water fee of $5.00 per 100 c.f. and wastewater fees of $10.52 (Residential) & $11.42 (Industrial) per 100 c.f.
• Adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance and amendment to allow Accessory Dwelling Units

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is holding an executive session to discuss employment contract strategy for the position of Executive Director. This discussion is being conducted under purpose 2 of the Open Meeting Law regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Strategy session for Executive Director employment contract

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council's Finance Committee will read the FY2024 budget into the record, including water, wastewater, and solid waste fees. The meeting also covers numerous committee items, such as a $3.5 million loan for a PFAS treatment facility, ARPA funding for engineering, and various appropriations and transfers.

• Loan authorization $3,500,000 for temporary PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Appropriate $500,000 Undesignated Fund Balance to General Fund – Free Cash for FY2024 Tax Levy
• Approve Solid Waste Fee of $300.00 FY2024
• Approve water fee of $5.00 per 100 c.f.
• Appropriate $150,000 from Opioid to General fund FY24 expense for Substance Abuse Disorder Prevention

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Finance Committee will review the General Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Other committees are scheduled to discuss topics including water and wastewater fees, zoning amendments, and city appointments.

• Loan authorization of $3,500,000 for a temporary PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Appropriation of $131,900 in ARPA money for Wading River engineering upgrades
• Appropriation of $500,000 from Undesignated Fund Balance to General Fund for FY2024 Tax Levy
• Approval of $300.00 Solid Waste Fee for FY2024
• Appropriation of $80,000 for Planning SHPACK 5 Year Review

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board renewed contracts with Rhumbline and Intercontinental and approved a contract with Wilmington Trust. Members authorized the liquidation of up to $1.55M for June expenses and approved several retirements, member enrollments, and fund transfers.

• Renewed S&P 500 and Core Real Estate managers Rhumbline and Intercontinental (4-0)
• Approved contract execution for Wilmington Trust as custodial bank (4-0)
• Authorized liquidation of up to $1,550,000 for June expenses (5-0)
• Approved five new retirements and one accidental disability retirement for David Hardman (5-0)
• Accepted notices of injury for Kara Luttinski and Sheryl Sears (5-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments except for Sophie Fountaine (5-0)
• Approved two member refunds for Mia Sarcione and Susan Manlove (5-0)
• Approved five account transfers and the 2023#05 AP and 2023#5 RP warrants (5-0)

Attleboro Housing Authority

The Attleboro Housing Authority will meet at the River Court Community Room. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and warrants, an executive director's report, and a tenant association report.

• Approval of Minutes — April 27, 2023
• Approval of Warrants #371
• Hillcrest Oaks and 705 Family Sites Tenant Association report

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss a strategy for the employment contract for the Executive Director position. The discussion will be held in executive session under purpose 2 of the Open Meeting Law, which covers strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of employment contract strategy for Executive Director position
• Executive session under Open Meeting Law purpose 2 (nonunion personnel negotiations)

Traffic Study Commission

The Commission is reviewing traffic concerns regarding a new rotary, high school student pickup queues, and parking enforcement near Studley football field. Additionally, the Commission received a resident request to address speeding and cut-through traffic on Upland Road.

• Investigation of stop sign status at Drummond and Rathbun Williard rotary
• Review of high school student pickup queues reaching into the rotary
• Request for parking enforcement near Studley football field
• Resident request regarding speeding and cut-through traffic on Upland Road

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Council held public hearings for the FY2024 budget and various utility fees, though no public testimony was provided. The Council approved the creation of two new donation accounts for city events. All other committee reports were canceled.

• Established 2074 Fireworks Event donation account (9-0)
• Established Community Engagement Event Donation Account (9-0)
• Closed public hearing for Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
• Closed public hearing for FY2024 Water and Wastewater Enterprise Budgets
• Closed public hearing for proposed $300.00 solid waste fee
• Closed public hearing for proposed $5.99 per 100 c.f. water fee
• Closed public hearing for proposed $10.52 and $11.42 wastewater fees

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to conduct interviews for the Police Station Roof Project. The body will review Designer Services RFQ submissions from two firms.

• Interview with Socotec Inc. regarding Police Station Roof Project
• Interview with Rowse Architects regarding Police Station Roof Project

The Municipal Building Commission interviewed two firms for the Police Station Roof Project Designer Services RFQ. The Commission voted to recommend Socotec Inc.

• Recommended Socotec Inc for Police Station Roof Project Designer Services

Mayor's Task Force

The Mayor's Task Force is meeting to review a list of building items over and under $10,000 to be addressed at the zoo, and to begin reviewing a draft report. The agenda is brief and contains only these two discussion items.

• Review of building items over and under $10,000 for the zoo
• Begin review of draft report

Mayor's Task Force

The Mayor's Task Force is meeting to review a list of items under $10,000 that need addressing at the zoo, discuss ways to reduce the burden on the Zoo Revolving Fund, and address topics including the new director, governance, and a draft report to administration.

• Review updated list of items under $10,000.00 to be addressed in Zoo
• Discuss ideas to lessen burden on Zoo Revolving Fund
• Address topics: New Director and governance of zoo
• Draft report to administration

Attleboro Municipal Council

Various city committees are reviewing fiscal year 2024 budgets, including water and wastewater enterprise funds. Discussions also cover public works projects, zoning amendments, and municipal appointments.

• Loan authorization of $3,500,000 for temporary PFAS treatment facility at Wading River Plant
• Authorization of $131,900 in ARPA money for Wading River upgrade engineering
• Appropriation of $500,000 from Undesignated Fund Balance to General Fund for FY2024 Tax Levy
• Approval of residential wastewater fee of $10.52 and industrial fee of $11.42 per 100 c.f.
• Appropriation of $80,000 from Undesignated Free Cash to Planning SPAK 5 Year Review

School Committee

The School Committee will review several donation acceptances and a motion to declare eleven copiers as surplus. The Finance and Budget subcommittee report includes discussions on athletic user fees and budget transfer authorities.

• Motion to declare eleven non-serviceable Xerox, Canon, and Konica copiers as surplus
• Acceptance of $700.00 donation from WestEd to Brennan Middle School
• Acceptance of $100.00 donation from Fraternal Order of Police Bay State Lodge #30 to the High School Coed Track
• Acceptance of $238.63 donation from Bliss Dairy Corp to the Class of 2024
• Acceptance of $42.95 from Planet Aid Inc.

Recreation Commission

The meeting includes a director's report and discussion of leagues. The agenda also contains items for old and new business.

• Director's Report
• Leagues

Council on Human Rights

The Council will review action items from the previous meeting and approve minutes from the April 26 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a Pride event under old business.

• Approval of April 26 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Pride event

Park Commission

The commission will review the Zoo and Park reports and consider several event permits. These include requests for use of the Balfour Riverwalk Park, Newell Shelter, Highland Park, and Capron Park Zoo.

• Boy Scouts Troop 25 scouting event in the Flats
• Attleboro Public Library summer reading kick off at Balfour Riverwalk Park
• Mansfield Little School graduation at Rose Garden field
• Attleboro Youth Commission summertime fun day in Highland Park
• Jennifer McMorran after hours event at Capron Park Zoo

Liquor Licensing Board

The Board approved several new and transferred liquor licenses for local businesses and farmers market vendors. It also ratified a one-day license for the Attleboro Arts Museum and approved the April 26, 2023 minutes.

• Approved Retail Package Store Wine/Malt License transfer to Mahant Border Bets & Butts (All in favor)
• Approved new Common Victualer All Alcohol License for The Barn Food LLC (All in favor)
• Approved Farmer Winery License for Blisspoint LLC at Farmer's Market June 17-Oct 14, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved Common Victualer Wine/Malt License transfer for CEC Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Chuck E Cheese (All in favor)
• Ratified One Day License for Attleboro Arts Museum for May 2, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved Farmer Winery License for Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery at Farmer's Market June 17-Oct 14, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved new Common Victualer License for AJ’s Family Pizza & BBQ (All in favor)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

School Building Committee

The committee is meeting to receive a construction update for Attleboro High School. The body will review change orders and contingency transfers, and consider payments to several vendors.

• Review of Change Order #32 (GCR213, GCR214, GCR215, GCR218)
• Review of Contingency Transfers GCT079 and GCT083
• Payment to Consigli in the amount of $1,111,339.46
• Payment to KBA in the amount of $110,083
• Payment to Skanska in the amount of $98,460

The committee approved Change Order #32 and two contingency transfers for the Attleboro High School project. Members also approved several vendor payments totaling $1,346,636.46 and reviewed construction updates regarding the rotary, athletic fields, and interior punchlist items.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023
• Approved Change Order #32 for $43,682.16
• Approved Contingency Transfer GCT079 for Auditorium Seating Revisions ($15,407.50)
• Approved Contingency Transfer GCT083 for Removal & Disposal of Undocumented Utilities ($5,418.00)
• Approved vendor payments totaling $1,346,636.46

Council on Aging

The Board of Directors will conduct a regular meeting including the Director's Report and Friends Report. The agenda includes reviewing previous minutes and addressing new or old business.

• Director's Report
• Friends Report

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is voting on multiple motions, including transferring $500,000 from free cash to reduce the FY24 tax levy, covering a $207,984.93 snow removal deficit, and approving several water project fund transfers and rescissions. It will also consider appointments, a scrap metal license renewal, and declaring surplus snow plows.

• Appropriate $500,000 from free cash to reduce FY2024 tax levy
• Cover $207,984.93 snow removal deficit with free cash
• Transfer $33,222.99 and $9,301.38 to fund Steere Street Water Main project
• Approve license renewal for Prolerized New England (Schnitzer Northeast) at 136 Bacon Street
• Approve appointments including Lynn Davine as Personnel Director and Mason Lord as Budget Director

The Municipal Council approved an emergency appropriation for wastewater pump repairs and accepted a portion of Hillcrest Avenue as a public way. The Council also authorized several fund transfers for city salaries and a school department bill.

• Approved $25,000 emergency appropriation for filter press feed pump repairs (9-0)
• Approved transfer of $11,451.84 and $136,451.84 for Clerk and Police salaries (9-0)
• Authorized School Department to pay $1,414.50 Eversource bill (9-0)
• Voted to strike proposed amendments to Municipal Council Rules of Procedure from the docket (9-0)
• Accepted a 225-foot portion of Hillcrest Avenue as a public way (9-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatements. The board will also discuss supplemental bills and cyclical inspections. An executive session is scheduled to discuss non-public abatement and exemption records.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property journals
• Recording of deferral liens
• Review of supplemental bills
• Cyclical inspections
• Executive session on abatements and exemptions

School Committee

The subcommittee will review the minutes from the March 16, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes updates regarding curriculum implementation.

• Curriculum implementation updates

Attleboro Cultural Council

The council will review grant accounting status and discuss outreach to schools. Members are also coordinating upcoming July events and potential meeting dates for June.

• Review of grant accounting status
• Update on school contact for younger members
• Discussion of July event venues and artists

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board held continued public hearings for six different cases. No final decisions were reached; three hearings were continued to future dates, and three public hearings were closed for further consideration.

• Continued public hearing for Case #5639 (electronic message center at 289 County Street)
• Continued public hearing for Case #5660 (liquid nitrogen storage at 45 Frank Mossberg Drive) to June 8, 2023
• Continued public hearing for Case #5651 (mixed residential/business use at 42 County Street) to June 8, 2023
• Closed public hearing for Case #5661 (automobile rental office at 967 Washington Street)
• Closed public hearing for Case #5664 (conversion to three-family dwelling at 7-9 Forest Street)
• Continued public hearing for Case #5650 (marijuana business at 1 Turner Street)
• Continued public hearing for Case #5663 (Chick-fil-A drive-through expansion at 1 Highland Avenue/5 Route 1A)

School Committee

The subcommittee will review monthly budget reports, MSBA updates, and prior year invoice approvals. The agenda also includes discussions on user fees for the 2023/2024 school year and potential budget transfers to close out fiscal year 2023.

• Monthly Budget Reports
• MSBA Update
• User Fees 2023/2024 School Year (Athletics and Rental Agreements)
• Budget Transfers to Close out Fiscal Year 2023
• CTE Revolving Audit Report Findings

Municipal Building Commission

The commission is voting on payments for facility assessments and construction. Members are reviewing designer submissions for the police station roof and a city-wide building condition study.

• Payment of $5,100 to Port Construction for gym flooring
• Payment of $5,700 to Port Construction for police station roof replacement
• Payment of $10,925 to Kaestle Boos for Fire/Police needs assessment and feasibility
• Change Order #2 for F.J. Roberts to increase gym floor contract by $7,360
• Review of Police Station Roof Project RFQ submissions from Rowse Architects and Socotec Inc.

The Municipal Building Commission approved a contract increase for gym floor painting and authorized payments for gym, police roof, and public safety assessment work. The commission also noted the receipt of designer service submissions for the police station roof.

• Approved April 26, 2023 minutes
• Approved $5,100 payment to Port Construction for gym floor
• Approved $5,700 payment to Port Construction for police station roof replacement
• Approved $10,925 payment to Kaestle Boos for Fire/Police needs assessment & feasibility
• Approved Gym Floor Replacement Project Change Order #2 for $7,360

Mayor's Task Force

The task force met to review a list of items under $10,000 requiring attention at the Zoo. Members also discussed ideas to reduce the burden on the Zoo Revolving fund.

• Review of items under $10,000 for the Zoo
• Discussion regarding the Zoo Revolving fund

Attleboro Municipal Council

Multiple municipal committees are scheduled to meet regarding various city operations, including budget appropriations for fiscal year 2024. Discussions include water and wastewater enterprise funds, personnel appointments, and zoning amendments.

• Appropriate $500,000 from Undesignated Fund Balance to General Fund for FY2024 Tax Levy
• Transfer $752,571.00 from Water Enterprise to General Fund for indirect cost FY24
• Transfer $696,338.19 from Wastewater Enterprise to General Government for FY24 indirect cost
• Appropriate $18,000 from Water Retained Earnings to Water Plant Improvements
• Transfer $16,129.30 from Public Works Salary to Public Works Maintenance of Building

School Committee

The committee will review the Superintendent's report and minutes from April 24, 2023. Action items include approving a $618 donation for Skills USA and a grade 8 field trip proposal.

• $618 donation to Skills USA
• Grade 8 Brennan Students field trip to Canobie Lake Park on June 12, 2023
• Revision of handbooks per May 1, 2023 memo
• Edits to Student and Excuses policy

Mayor's Task Force

The task force is reviewing a list of items under $10,000.00 required for the Zoo. Members will discuss methods to reduce the burden on the Zoo Revolving Fund and address the new Director and zoo governance.

• Review of items under $10,000.00
• Discussion of Zoo Revolving Fund burden
• Discussion regarding New Director and governance
• Drafting of report to administration

Historical Commission

The commission will review reports from the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society and the Attleboro Land Trust. The agenda includes updates on several old business items, including the Switch Tower and Depot Canopy.

• Review of Schoolhouse Conditions
• Update on Switch Tower and Depot Canopy
• Historic Corridor (Newport Ave) update
• Downtown Plan discussion
• Review of Burial Grounds

The commission unanimously approved the April 6, 2023 minutes. They discussed preservation efforts including the Hill-Roberts display, a historic corridor plaque program, and a campaign to save 135 County Street. The PAL report was finalized and given to the mayor, and the commission is moving to a larger office at the library.

• Approved minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• PAL report finalized and delivered to Mayor DeSimone
• Commission moving to new, larger office on 4th floor of Attleboro Public Library

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on four projects, including a Notice of Intent for Bishop Feehan High School and a Stormwater Management Permit for the same site. It will also continue eight previously opened hearings, including ANRADs and NOIs for various properties. The agenda includes enforcement orders for multiple properties and correspondence about utility work and vegetation control.

• New hearings: RDA at 19 Austin Drive; NOI at 316 Highland Avenue; NOI & LWPA and SWMP at Bishop Feehan High School, 70 Holcott Drive
• Continued hearings: ANRADs at 48 Thayer Farm Road/0 Steere Street and Rocklawn Avenue; NOI & LWPA at 42 County Street; amended OOC & LWP and SWMP at 103 Richardson Avenue (Pacifico Energy)
• Enforcement orders for 10 properties, including Rice Street, Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, 77 Homestead Lane, 37 Lanthier Way, 14 Sheridan Circle, Pinehurst/Brochu Avenues, 367 Clifton Street, and 17 Landers Road
• Correspondence: utility maintenance notice from Massachusetts Electric, vegetation control by Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, and minor plan change request for 16 Windsor Drive
• Staff selected Signatama's $5,200 quotation for new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will review progress on the GATRA/FTA Improvement Grant and an MBTA Land Agreement title search. Members will also discuss a letter of support for a Brownfields Grant and the ARA Strategic Plan.

• GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant update
• MBTA Land Agreement - Title Search update
• Brownfields Grant - discussion of letter of support
• ARA Strategic Plan discussion

Elderly and/or Disabled Taxation Aid Committee

The committee is meeting to review the Treasurer's report on fund activity and balances. Members will discuss updates to income guidelines, donation options for tax-exempt contributions, and the application process.

• Treasurer's report on fund activity and balance
• Review of income guidelines
• Discussion of tax-exempt donation options and billing application
• Review of application appearance and fund application process

Mayor's Task Force

The Zoo Task Force is meeting to review payroll expenses for FY23. The body will discuss updating revenue and expense columns and establishing the FY24 budget, including increases for utilities and postage.

• Review of FY23 payroll expenses
• Development of FY24 budget with utility and postage increases

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will consider updates to dog adoption and licensing fees and a request from National Grid to install a new pole on County Street. The body is also reviewing several fund transfers for payroll and the disposal of surplus city equipment.

• Public hearing on amendments to animal control adoption, licensing, and impoundment fees
• Public hearing on National Grid petition for a new pole (P2022-84) on County Street
• Proposed transfer of $147,903.68 for accrued payroll (53rd pay week)
• Request to spend $15,000 META grant for a thermal study of the Fred Bartek Recreation Center
• License renewal for Prolerized New England Company LLC (Schnitzer Northeast) at 136 Bacon Street

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is conducting public hearings to update dog adoption, licensing, and impoundment fees and to review a National Grid request for a new pole on County Street. The meeting also includes various committee reviews regarding city contracts, street acceptances, and personnel appointments.

• Public hearing on amendments to Sections 9-2, 9-41.2, 20-11.2, and 20-11.3 regarding animal control fees and the Animal Welfare Fund
• Public hearing on National Grid petition to install a new pole (P2022-84) on County Street
• Proposed transfer of $136,451.84 to Clerk and Police wages for FY23
• Proposed transfer of $30,000 from Reserve Fund to City Solicitor Account for FY23 litigation bills
• Review of street acceptance plans for Hillcrest Ave (lengths of 225 feet and 125 feet)

The Council voted 9-0 to appropriate $25,000 from Wastewater Enterprise Retained Earnings for immediate repair of two failed filter press feed pumps at the treatment facility, citing an emergency due to the facility's inability to dewater sludge. Other approved actions included transfers for a 53rd week payroll, a prior-year school bill, and acceptance of a portion of Hillcrest Avenue as a public way. Several mayoral appointments and fund transfers were referred to committee without final action.

• Approved $25,000 emergency appropriation for filter press pump repair (9-0)
• Approved $11,451.84 transfer for 53rd week compensation and $136,451.84 to Clerk and Police salaries (9-0)
• Approved $1,414.50 prior-year school bill payment to Eversource (9-0)
• Approved striking a proposed rule change from the January 17, 2023 docket (9-0)
• Approved accepting a portion of Hillcrest Avenue as a public way (9-0)

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee's Policy and Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a district cell phone policy, review the attendance policy with legal counsel, receive an update on animals in schools, and consider approval of school handbooks. The meeting is primarily discussion and review, with handbook approval as the main action item.

• District Cell Phone Policy Discussion
• Naming Facilities (FF)
• Attendance Policy: Legal Counsel Reviewed (JH)
• Animals in Schools: Update (IMG)
• Handbooks: Approval

Traffic Study Commission

The commission is discussing parking congestion on Parker St. and Frank Mossberg Dr., as well as pedestrian safety at the Hyman Fine School. The body is also reviewing a resident's report of speeding on Phillips St.

• Parking congestion on Parker St. from Orange to Brownell St.
• Crosswalk visibility and sidewalk gaps on Oak Hill Avenue by Hyman Fine School
• Request for temporary no parking signs on Frank Mossberg Dr. from Townsend Rd to Extension St.
• Report of speeding vehicles on Phillips St.

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review a request for a change of LLC managers at 99 Restaurant & Pub. The board will also consider two one-day alcohol service licenses for the Jewelry City Steampunk Festival.

• Change of LLC Managers for 99 West, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub at 2 Washington Street
• One Day License for beer/wine at 8 North Main Street on April 29, 2023
• One Day License for all alcohol at 42 Union Street on April 29, 2023

The Board approved a change of managers for 99 Restaurant & Pub and granted two one-day licenses for the Jewelry City Steampunk Festival. The Board also agreed to research BYOB regulations for future meetings.

• Approved Change of LLC Managers for 99 West, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub (Unanimous)
• Approved one-day beer/wine license for Jewelry City Steampunk Festival at 8 North Main Street on April 29, 2023, contingent on insurance and site plan (Unanimous)
• Approved one-day all-alcohol license for Jewelry City Steampunk Festival at 42 Union Street on April 29, 2023, contingent on insurance (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2023 (Unanimous)

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will meet to review action items and discuss old business regarding a Pride event and WWD debrief. The agenda also includes a new business item concerning a T-shirt incident.

• Review of Pride event
• WWD debrief
• Discussion of T-shirt incident
• Membership review

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will meet for a special session to receive a project update from Kaestle Boos Associates (KBA) regarding a Public Safety Feasibility Study.

• Project update from Kaestle Boos Associates (KBA) on Public Safety Feasibility Study

The Municipal Building Commission reviewed an update on the Public Safety Feasibility Study from Kaestle Boos Associates (KBA). After discussing Highland Park and 77 Park Street as potential sites, the Commission requested additional site plan possibilities for 77 Park Street.

• Requested KBA provide additional site plan possibilities for 77 Park Street

School Building Committee

The Attleboro School Building Committee met on April 26, 2023 to discuss the Attleboro High School project. They approved minutes from March 15, 2023 and bills totaling $1,154,813.35. The committee also reviewed a construction update, change log, change orders, and contingency transfers.

• Approved bills totaling $1,154,813.35 for vendors including Skanska, Kaestle Boos, Consigli, Briggs, and WB Mason
• Reviewed Change Order #31 (GCR212, GCR222, GCR223) and Contingency Transfer GCT076
• Next meeting scheduled for May 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM

The committee approved Change Order #31 and Contingency Transfer GCT076 for the Attleboro High School project. A total of $1,154,813.35 in bills and payments to various vendors was approved.

• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes
• Approved Attleboro High School Change Order #31 (GCR212, GCR222, GCR223)
• Approved Contingency Transfer GCT076
• Approved $1,154,813.35 in bills and payments

Capron Zoo Task Force

The Capron Zoo Task Force is meeting to review the current cash balance in the Capron Park Zoo revolving fund, examine line items with costs and expenditures, and get an overview of cost drivers. The agenda is procedural and financial, with no decisions or proposals listed.

• Review current cash balance in Capron Park Zoo revolving fund
• Review line items with costs and expenditures
• Overview of cost drivers

Capron Zoo Task Force

The Capron Zoo Task Force is meeting to review the current cash balance in the Capron Park Zoo revolving fund, examine line items with costs and expenditures, and get an overview of cost drivers. This is a financial oversight discussion, not a decision-making session.

• Review current cash balance in Capron Park Zoo revolving fund
• Review line items with costs and expenditures
• Overview of cost drivers

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding committee meetings to discuss a wide range of items, including zoning changes, fee adjustments, parking restrictions, and potential pay raises for councilors and school committee members. Several items are scheduled for public hearings on May 2, 2023. The agenda is largely a list of items open in committees, with no final votes scheduled at this meeting.

• Renewal application from Schnitzer Northeast for Recycler/Junk Dealer license at 136 Bacon St.
• Transfer $136,451.84 to Clerk Wages and Police Wages for 53rd pay week (FY23).
• Adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance and amendments to allow Accessory Dwelling Units.
• Proposed amendment to Section 9 of ordinances regarding dog and cat fees (public hearing 5/2/23).
• New business to amend ordinance for pay raise of councilors and school committee (last done 11/16/2010).

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY24 budget. The body will also consider appointing Superintendent David A. Sawyer as the district representative for the Bi-County Collaborative for the 2023-24 school year.

• FY24 Budget Hearing
• Appointment of David A. Sawyer to the Bi-County Collaborative
• Acceptance of $5,000 donation from the Feinstein Foundation to Studley Elementary School
• Acceptance of $23.25 payment from Bay State Textiles to Hill-Roberts

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions and abatements. The board will also discuss real estate abatement applications and a solar P.I.L.O.T. program.

• Review of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments and abatement journals
• Recording of a deferral lien
• Real estate abatement applications
• Solar P.I.L.O.T
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Board will meet via Zoom to conduct routine retirement system business. The agenda includes reviewing investment updates, new member enrollments, and retirement applications.

• Retirement system investment updates
• New member enrollments
• Retirement applications
• Notices of injury
• Refund applications and transfers

The Board approved the liquidation of up to $1.85 million from the investment portfolio to cover May expenses. Other actions included approving retiree payroll, a member refund, and several service transfers and retirements.

• Authorized liquidation of up to $1.85M for May expenses (5-0)
• Approved refund of $5,942.68 to Greg Marcou (5-0)
• Approved account transfers for Jennifer Hodges and Matthew Sylvestre (5-0)
• Approved Cash Disbursement Warrant 2023#04 AP for $275,284.32 (5-0)
• Approved Retiree Payroll Warrant 2023#4 RP for $1,399,776.11 (5-0)
• Approved retirements for Monique Barone, Mary Ellen Lavoie, and Susan Lamoreaux (5-0)
• Accepted seven new member enrollments (5-0)
• Approved military buyback for Ben Quelle of $28,285.52 (5-0)

Park Commission

The Attleboro Park Commission is scheduled to review meeting minutes and reports from the Zoo and Parks departments. The primary agenda item involves the review of 13 specific permits for private events and school athletic practices at various city parks. No new ordinances, budget changes, or capital projects are listed on the agenda.

• Permit for Neponset Choral Society for a Free Concert on August 5, 2023, in Newell Shelter
• Permit for Tristen Resendes for a Wedding Ceremony on September 2, 2023, in Anderson Rose Garden and Hagopian Walk
• Permit for Attleboro HS Track and Field for practice from April through June 15, 2023, in O’Connell Field
• Permit for Providence College for Cross Country Invitational on September 8, 2023, in Mark Coogan Cross Country Course
• Permit for Attleboro Commission on Disabilities for A Wheelchair Stroll on September 30, 2023, in L. G. Balfour Riverwalk Park

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding various property filings. The body will also address enforcement orders for multiple city locations and discuss conservation area signage.

• New public hearings for 29 & 36 K-Marie Drive and 0 Buffington Street
• Continued hearings for Capron Park Zoo (201 County Street) and 42 County Street
• Enforcement orders for 10 locations, including 101 Lamb Street and 367 Clifton Street
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for the Holden Street Conservation Area sign
• Discussion of Holden Street canoe launch renovations and fee schedule updates

School Building Committee

The committee is meeting to receive a construction update on the Attleboro High School project. Members will review change orders and contingency transfers, and consider payments to vendors.

• Change Order #31 (GCR212, GCR222, GCR223)
• Contingency Transfer GCT076
• Payment to Consigli: $942,983.47
• Payment to Kaestle Boos: $110,482
• Payment to Skanska: $98,765

The committee received a construction update for Attleboro High School, including progress on athletic fields and the bus loop. No official votes were taken on minutes, change orders, or invoices because a quorum was not present.

• Approval of March 15, 2023 minutes: No vote (no quorum)
• Change Order #31 ($47,737.26): No vote (no quorum)
• Contingency Transfer GCT076 ($55,804.51): No vote (no quorum)
• Payment of invoices totaling $1,154,813.35: No vote (no quorum)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is meeting to discuss and vote on a wide range of items, including two public hearings on accepting portions of Hillcrest Avenue as public ways, several budget transfers, and various ordinance amendments. The agenda includes many items referred to committees, such as a proposed inclusionary zoning ordinance, accessory dwelling unit amendments, and a $325,000 ARPA expenditure for a water pilot test. The meeting is primarily a committee-of-the-whole session with numerous items for discussion and potential action.

• Public hearing to lay out and accept 225 feet of Hillcrest Avenue as a public way (STA 10+00 to 13+25)
• Public hearing to lay out and accept 125 feet of Hillcrest Avenue as a public way (STA 13+25 to 14+50)
• Authorize expending $325,000 of ARPA funds for Wading River Pilot Test Phase II
• Authorize expending $800,000 of ARPA money to complete Sand Filter Improvements for Wastewater
• Appropriate $100,050 from Wastewater Fund to 30-inch Sewer Main Repair

The Council adopted the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2024-2028, featuring $3,758,495 in recommendations for city infrastructure and equipment. Several ARPA fund expenditures and budget transfers were approved for water, wastewater, and zoo operations.

• Adopted Capital Improvements Program for FY 2024-2028 (9-0)
• Approved $800,000 in ARPA funds for Sand Filter Project (9-0)
• Approved $325,000 in ARPA funds for Wading River Pilot Test Phase II (9-0)
• Approved $470,000 transfer from ARPA funds to Capron Park Zoo (9-0)
• Approved $100,050 for 30" sewer main repair (9-0)
• Approved new Class II license for Attleboro Shell Auto Sales, LLC (9-0)
• Approved spending up to $350,000 from SPED Stabilization Fund for transportation (9-0)
• Approved 2023 CDBG Entitlement Budget and Annual Action Plan (9-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on accepting two portions of Hillcrest Avenue as public ways and consider multiple fund transfers and appropriations, including $325,000 for Wading River pilot testing and $800,000 for sand filter improvements using ARPA funds. The council will also vote on proposed dog licensing and adoption fee changes, and confirm several appointments.

• Public hearings to accept Hillcrest Avenue extension (225 ft and 125 ft) as public ways
• Transfer $45,000 for SCADA system RACO Verbatim units
• Appropriate $100,050 for 30-inch sewer main repair
• Authorize $325,000 ARPA for Wading River Pilot Test Phase II
• Authorize $800,000 ARPA for Sand Filter Improvements

Capron Zoo Task Force

The Capron Zoo Task Force is meeting to discuss its mission and purpose, with a welcome from Mayor DeSimone. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion on mission and purpose
• Welcome by Mayor DeSimone

Mayor's Task Force

The Capron Zoo Task Force is meeting to discuss the mission and purpose of the group. The meeting is led by Mayor DeSimone.

• Discussion on mission and purpose

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting new and open public hearings for various special permits and variances. The board is also reviewing correspondence regarding project compliance and zoning ordinance amendments.

• New special permit hearings for 67 Washington Street, 24 Park Street / 5 Bank Street, 1 Highland Avenue and 5 Route 1A, and 7-9 Forest Street
• New variance hearing for 73 West Carpenter Street
• Open public hearings for 289 County Street, 0 MacDonald Lane, 1 Turner Street, 42 County Street, and 45 Frank Mossberg Drive
• Correspondence regarding the Pitas Avenue bridge replacement project
• Planning Board recommendation for zoning ordinance amendments regarding accessory suites

The Board granted a time extension to June 30, 2023, for a proposed nine-story residential and business development at 42 County Street. All other special permit applications were continued to future dates or remained under review.

• Approved extension of time to June 30, 2023, for 42 County Street project (All in favor)
• Continued public hearing for electronic message center at 289 County Street
• Closed public hearing for earth removal at 0 MacDonald Lane
• Continued public hearing for liquid nitrogen storage at 45 Frank Mossberg Drive
• Continued public hearing for marijuana business at 1 Turner Street
• Continued public hearing for automobile rental office at 967 Washington Street
• Continued public hearing for bagel shop parking waiver at 24 Park Street

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission reviewed a site location presentation from Abacus Architects regarding a COA Feasibility Study. The Commission determined that Highland Park is the most feasible location for the project.

• Approved April 5, 2023 minutes
• Deemed Highland Park the most feasible location for the new COA Center

Attleboro Municipal Council

Various municipal council committees are meeting to discuss budget transfers, infrastructure funding, and zoning amendments. The body is reviewing several ARPA-funded wastewater and river projects alongside requests for street acceptances.

• Authorization of $800,000 in ARPA funds for Wastewater Sand Filter Improvements
• Authorization of $325,000 in ARPA funds for Wading River Pilot Test Phase II
• Appropriation of $100,050 from Wastewater Fund for Sewer Main Repair
• Proposed amendments to zoning ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Street acceptance plans for Hillcrest Ave

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet via Zoom to review supporting materials regarding a variance request. The body is scheduled to hold a vote on the request for 54 Union Street.

• Variance request for 54 Union Street

Historical Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting. Members received reports on schoolhouse conditions, upcoming preservation society programs, and the status of the PAL report. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board approved a live entertainment license for Zahara Cannabis and a farmer winery license for House Bear Brewing. The board also ratified one-day wine and malt beverage licenses for Murray Unitarian Universalist Church.

• Approved Live Entertainment License for Ashli’s Inc. d/b/a Zahara Cannabis at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive
• Approved One Day Licenses for Wine/Malt beverages at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, Inc. for March 18 and April 29, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved Farmer Winery License for House Bear Brewing, LLC at Attleboro Farmer’s Market from June 17 — October 14, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved February 16, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities is meeting to review ongoing business and new community initiatives. The body will discuss a specific variance request and provide updates on grant activities and accessibility projects.

• Variance request for 54 Union Street
• Update from Grant Committee
• AHS campus discussion
• Planning for 2023 Wheelchair Stroll and Accessible Hike
• Senior Living Expo

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee's Finance and Budget Subcommittee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, review monthly budget reports, receive an update on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), approve prior year invoices, and discuss changing the May 3 meeting date. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major new decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of Finance Minutes from March 1, 2023
• Monthly Budget Reports review
• MSBA Update
• Prior Year Invoice Approval
• Proposed change of May 3 meeting date

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for several projects including Bishop Feehan High School and Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. The agenda includes multiple enforcement orders and updates on Holden Street canoe launch renovations.

• RDA - Bishop Feehan High School at 70 Holcott Drive
• SWMP - Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. at 0, 988, & 999 Read Street and 160 & 169 Knight Avenue
• NOI & LWPA - Capron Park Zoo at 201 County Street
• Enforcement orders for properties on Rice Street, Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, 77 Homestead Lane, 37 Lanthier Way, 14 Sheridan Circle, Pinehurst Avenue/Brochu Avenue, 367 Clifton Street, and 17 Landers Road
• Holden Street canoe launch renovations and a $5,200.00 sign quotation from Signarama

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission voted to recommend Socotec to the Mayor for the Willett School Roof design contract. The commission also approved several invoices for gym flooring and a fire and police needs assessment study.

• Recommended Socotec for Willett School Roof design contract
• Approved $1,350.00 payment to Port Construction for gym flooring
• Approved $9,531.52 payment to Socotec for gym flooring
• Approved $21,850.00 payment to Kaestle for Fire & Police Needs Assessment Feasibility Study
• Approved March 1 and March 29, 2023 minutes

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will review project updates regarding the GATRA/FTA Improvement Grant and a title search update for the MBTA Land Agreement. The meeting also includes routine business such as treasurer reports and approval of previous minutes.

• GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant Update
• MBTA Land Agreement - Title Search update
• Approval of March 7, 2023 regular session minutes
• Approval of March 7, 2023 special session minutes

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will discuss a $2 million loan for roof and window repairs at Willett Elementary School. The body is also deciding on several funding requests for police overtime, public works, and election costs.

• Loan Order of $2,000,000.00 for Willett Elementary School roof and window repairs
• Authorization of $1,204,645.61 in Chapter 90 local transportation aid
• Public hearing for Class II license application for Attleboro Shell Auto Sales, LLC at 182 Pleasant St.
• Appropriation of $80,000.00 for police overtime due to 26 patrol officer vacancies
• Appropriation of $30,440.00 for anticipated Special Municipal Elections in fiscal 2023

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding a new Class II license for Attleboro Shell Auto Sales and the 2023 CDBG program. Members will also discuss proposed amendments to the City's Stormwater Management ordinance.

• Public hearing for Attleboro Shell Auto Sales, LLC Class II license (19 customer/10 display spaces)
• Public hearing for Program Year 2023 CDBG Entitlement Budget and Annual Action Plan
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 19 Stormwater Management Ordinance
• $1,204,645.61 expenditure for Chapter 90 project as FY24 apportionment
• $80,000 appropriation from Free Cash for Police overtime

The Council scheduled a special election to fill an At-Large Councilor vacancy. They also approved several funding allocations for police overtime, road projects, and school bills, and appointed a new Planning Board member.

• Scheduled special election for June 6, 2023 to fill At-Large Councilor vacancy (7-0)
• Authorized $1,204,645.61 for Chapter 90 eligible road projects (9-0)
• Appropriated $80,000 for police overtime due to 26 patrol officer vacancies (9-0)
• Appropriated $24,000 for Police Field Training Officers stipends (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Melinda J. Kwart to the Planning Board (9-0)
• Authorized $4,857.24 to pay previous year school bills (9-0)
• Approved $54,000 appropriation for snow participation MOA with Local #1144 (9-0)
• Accepted donation of six Red Maple trees valued at $1,290 (9-0)

Economic Development Incentive Board

The board will discuss new business including PILOT requests, the Downtown DIF, and HDIP advocacy. The meeting includes a potential request for relief from the Atlantic Golf development team.

• PILOT Requests
• Downtown DIF
• HDIP Advocacy and Expansion Strategy
• Possible request for relief from Atlantic Golf development team
• Executive Session to consider real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value and litigation

Hyman Fine School Council

The Hyman Fine Elementary School Council is meeting to establish its focus for the 2022/2023 period. The agenda consists of procedural items and other business.

• Discussion of Council focus for 2022/2023

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission voted unanimously to interview three firms for designer services regarding the Willett School Roof Project. These interviews are scheduled for the next meeting.

• Unanimously approved interviews for Socotec, Rowse Architects, and RGB Architects for the Willett School Roof Project

Attleboro Municipal Council

Multiple city committees are meeting to discuss pending expenditures, zoning amendments, and personnel appointments. Key items include funding for public works, police overtime, and the acceptance of new public ways.

• Expenditure of $1,204,645.61 for Chapter 90 project FY24 apportionment
• Appropriation of $80,000 from Free Cash for Police Overtime to cover 26 vacancies
• Acceptance of Hillcrest Ave as a public way (two segments of 225 and 125 feet)
• Appropriation of $24,000 from Free Cash for Police Field Training Officers stipends
• Proposed $2,000,000 loan for Willett roof

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will discuss investment updates and process administrative actions including retirements, new member enrollments, and refund applications. The board may enter executive session to discuss personnel issues and medical record reviews.

• Retirement System Investment Updates
• Retirements and New Member Enrollments
• Refund Applications & Transfers
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

The Board approved a 3% Cost-of-Living Allowance increase for retirees and beneficiaries in payment for at least one year as of July 1, 2023. Other actions included authorizing asset liquidations for April expenses and approving several member retirements, enrollments, and buybacks.

• Approved 3% COLA increase for eligible retirees (4-0)
• Authorized liquidation of up to $1.25M for April expenses (5-0)
• Approved retirement of Kevin Blackwell (5-0)
• Accepted 8 new member enrollments (5-0)
• Rescinded membership for Shauna Geary (5-0)
• Approved veteran buyback for Haley Brogan of $23,528.10 (5-0)
• Approved service buyback for Colleen Jeffery of $1,437.75 (5-0)
• Tabled veteran buyback for Ben Quelle pending further investigation (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign journals for motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemptions, commitments, and abatements. The board will also discuss a deferral lien and real estate abatement applications. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements and exemptions that are not public record.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption and abatement journals
• Recording of a deferral lien
• Review of real estate abatement applications
• Chairman update regarding the Senior / Disabled Tax Committee

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting to discuss a possible cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees, effective July 18, 2023, with a public hearing at 9:00 am. The board will also receive updates on retirement system investments and handle routine matters such as retirements, new member enrollments, and monthly expenses. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Public hearing on possible COLA increase effective July 18, 2023
• Retirement system investment updates
• Retirements and new member enrollments
• Notices of injury and refund applications/transfers
• Monthly expenses and warrant

The Board approved a 3% Cost-of-Living Allowance increase for retirees and beneficiaries in payment for at least one year as of July 1, 2023. Other actions included approving a new retirement, eight new member enrollments, and several service buybacks and account transfers.

• Approved 3% COLA increase on first $13,000 of pension (4-0)
• Approved retirement of Kevin Blackwell (5-0)
• Accepted 8 new member enrollments (5-0)
• Rescinded membership for Shauna Geary (5-0)
• Approved $23,528.10 veteran buyback for Haley Brogan (5-0)
• Approved $1,437.75 service buyback for Colleen Jeffery (5-0)
• Approved 4 account transfers totaling $150,325.89 (5-0)
• Authorized liquidation of up to $1.25M for April expenses (5-0)

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee will discuss the 2023-24 District Events Calendar and the ratification of the 2023-2026 Administrators' Association Contract. The body will also review several donations and a student field trip proposal.

• Ratification of the 2023-2026 Administrators' Association Contract
• Approval of an ASD Overnight International Field Trip to London and France for grades 6-8
• Acceptance of a $3,900 anonymous donation for the Superintendent's discretion
• Acceptance of a $700.07 donation from SAGRA Fundraiser to the high school Field Hockey Team
• Acceptance of a $281.00 donation from Bliss Restaurant Corporation

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on a $2 million loan for roof and window repairs at Willett Elementary School, a senior parking fee waiver for the library lot, and stormwater management ordinance amendments. The body will also consider various fund transfers and the disposal of surplus city equipment.

• Public hearing for $2,000,000 loan for roof and window repairs at Willett Elementary School (32 Watson Ave)
• Public hearing to amend Section 10-7.2 for a senior citizen municipal parking fee waiver at the Library Lot
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 19 Stormwater Management Ordinance regarding EPA MS4 General Permit requirements
• Proposed transfer of $2,500 for Animal Control Vehicle Maintenance and $8,042.92 for Recreation playground equipment repairs
• Disposition of surplus items including a 2003 Ford Ranger, Kubota mower, and snow blower

The Municipal Council approved a $2 million loan for roof and window repairs at Willett Elementary School. They also scheduled a special election for June 6, 2023, to fill an At-Large Councilor vacancy. Several funding transfers for public works, police, and education were approved.

• Approved $2M loan for Willett Elementary School roof and window repairs (7-0)
• Scheduled special election for June 6, 2023, for At-Large Councilor seat (7-0)
• Appropriated $25,000 and transferred $125,000 for Willett Roof Project (7-0)
• Approved $2,500 transfer for Animal Control vehicle repair (7-0)
• Approved $8,042.92 transfer for Brigg's Playground equipment (7-0)
• Accepted donation of 21 law textbooks for Police Department (7-0)
• Declared Academy Building at 28 Sanford Street as surplus (7-0)
• Approved $1,750 transfer for crossing guard uniforms (7-0)

Attleboro Cultural Council

The Attleboro Cultural Council will meet to review the status of 2021 grant accounting and discuss a press release regarding grant details. The body will also receive updates on scheduling performance dates with artists.

• Review of 2021 grant accounting status
• Discussion of press release regarding grant details
• Update on performance dates for artists

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine assessment business, including reviewing and signing motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption, commitment, and abatement journals. They will also discuss a deferral lien to be recorded, real estate abatement applications, and receive a chairman update on the senior/disabled tax committee. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements and exemptions that are not public record.

• Review and sign motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption, commitment, and abatement journals
• Deferral lien to be recorded
• Real estate abatement applications
• Chairman update on senior/disabled tax committee
• Executive session on abatements and exemptions (G.L. c30A §21(a)(7), G.L. c59 §60)

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority met to review its financial records. The primary action involves a motion to approve the June 21, 2021 ARA Financial Statements prepared by Hague, Sahady & Co.

• Approval of June 21, 2021 ARA Financial Statements by Hague, Sahady & Co.

Hyman Fine School Council

The Attleboro Public Schools Teaching & Learning Subcommittee is meeting to review minutes from January 10 and take up new business, including an arts presentation and a discussion of school start times. The agenda is brief and contains no votes or dollar amounts.

• Arts presentation
• Discussion of school start times
• Approval of 01-10-23 minutes

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal matters. The primary focus of the session is proposed amendments regarding marijuana.

• Discussion of proposed marijuana amendments

Recreation Commission

The meeting includes a public forum and reports from the Director. The agenda also covers league updates and other business items.

• Acceptance of minutes
• Public Forum
• Leagues discussion
• Director's Report

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will meet to review action items and discuss logistics for upcoming events. The body will also address membership and a meeting with the new mayor.

• Pride event vendors and food trucks
• World Water Day details
• Banner and tablecloth procurement
• Membership discussion
• Meeting with new mayor

School Committee

The Infrastructure & Facilities Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on several capital improvement projects. The body will also discuss whether to disband this subcommittee and combine it with the Finance & Budget Subcommittee.

• Update on New High School project
• Willett Roof and air-conditioning updates
• Hyman Fine Gym floor update
• Districtwide security cameras update
• City Solar Projects update

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review permit requests for various community events, celebrations, and services. These events are scheduled to take place between April and September 2023 across multiple city park locations.

• Easter Egg Hunt permit for Flats and Monument Hill on April 1
• Easter Sunrise Service permit for Newell Shelter on April 9
• Juneteenth Celebration permit for Flats on June 17
• Shakespeare festival permit for L.G. Balfour Riverwalk Park on June 24
• Cross Country Meet permit for Mark Coogan Course at Highland Park on September 16

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct new and continued public hearings regarding various property applications. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address several enforcement orders.

• Public hearings for 18 Devonshire Road, 895 Pike Avenue, 42 County Street, and 103 Richardson Avenue
• Continued hearings for projects at Pinehurst Avenue, 48 Thayer Farm Road, 0 North Avenue, and Capton Park Zoo
• Review of certificates of compliance for 37 Union Street and projects by W.B. Construction & Development Inc.
• Enforcement orders for properties on Rice Street, Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and others
• Selection of Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for the Holden Street Conservation Area sign

School Building Committee

The committee is reviewing construction progress and several change orders for the Attleholo High School project. The agenda includes a review of revised Consigli change orders and the approval of various bills and payments totaling $1,924,147.74.

• Revision to Consigli Change Order #29, bringing the revised total to $30,121.39
• Approval of $1,670,391.36 payment to Consigli
• Approval of $112,099 payment to Kaestle Boos
• Approval of $98,550 payment to Skanska
• Review of Change Order #204 for a security camera at Door F12 in the amount of $6,294.94

The committee approved several change orders and contingencies for the Attleboro High School project, including Change Order #30 and an amendment to Change Order #29. The board also approved a retainage release for Baja and authorized payments totaling $1,924,147.74 to various vendors. A construction update noted that the maintenance addition has been turned over to the Facilities group.

• Approved February 15, 2023 minutes
• Approved Change Order #30 for $52,246.14
• Approved contingencies totaling $13,424.61
• Approved retainage release for Baja
• Approved amendment to Consigli Change Order #29 for $30,121.39
• Approved invoices totaling $1,924,147.74

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold a special meeting to discuss legal matters, specifically focusing on proposed marijuana amendments. The agenda also lists numerous items currently open in various committees for future consideration.

• Proposed loan order for $2,000,000 for window and roof repairs at Willett School
• Proposed $25,000 appropriation and $125,000 transfer for Willett Roof
• Proposed ordinance to adopt Inclusionary Zoning
• Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance to allow Accessory Dwelling Units
• Proposed pay raise ordinance for councilors and school committee

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold a special meeting to discuss various legal matters. The agenda notes special attention will be given to proposed marijuana amendments.

• Discussion of proposed marijuana amendments

School Committee

The Attleboro School Committee is reviewing reports from the Finance and Policy subcommittees. Key items include proposed changes to registration fees and the scheduling of a public hearing for the FY23 budget.

• Proposed FY23 budget public hearing on April 24, 2023
• Proposed registration fees for 2023-2024: 1st student $190, 2nd $160, 3rd $130, max $470
• Donation of $5,500 from the Feinstein Foundation, Inc to the Brennan Middle School
• Proposed policy alignments with MASC for Student Dress Code and Student Transportation in Private Vehicles
• Proposed use of Willett Parking lot as a pick-up and drop-off site for Camp Ramsbottom in summer 2023

Election Commission

The Board of Election Commissioners will meet to certify the results of the special election held on February 28, 2023.

• Certification of the February 28, 2023 special election

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold new public hearings for five property applications and continue hearings for five existing cases. The board will also review correspondence, including a request to withdraw a petition for 0 North Avenue.

• New hearing: Attleboro Energy Storage, LLC at 0 North Avenue Rear (Special Permit and Variance)
• New hearing: Bristol Place Investments, LP at 1137 Newport Avenue (Special Permit)
• Open hearing: Canna-Farm, LLC at 1 Turner Street (Special Permit)
• Open hearing: 42 County Street, LLC at 42 County Street (Special Permit & Variance)
• Request to withdraw petition by New Leaf Energy, Inc. for 0 North Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved special permits for a tattoo studio and an oversized retail sign. The Board denied a variance request to reduce minimum lot width at 101 Coleman Avenue and granted a one-year extension for a photovoltaic facility permit.

• Approved special permit for tattoo studio at 965 Washington Street (All in favor)
• Approved 250 sq ft wall sign at 1137 Newport Avenue (All in favor)
• Denied lot width variance for 101 Coleman Avenue (All opposed)
• Approved special permit to keep two horses at 136 West Street (All in favor)
• Granted one-year extension for photovoltaic facility at 103 Richardson Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved request to withdraw petition for 0 North Avenue Rear (All in favor)
• Approved parking lot fencing revisions for 220 O'Neil Boulevard
• Approved minutes from January 12 and February 9, 2023 (All in favor)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities is holding a special meeting to review grant proposals from OED and APL and vote on writing letters of support. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via Zoom.

• Review of grant proposals from OED and APL
• Vote on writing letters of support

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority will meet to receive updates on a GATRA/FTA improvement grant and an MBTA land agreement title search. The board will also approve minutes from its February 9 meeting and hear the chair's report.

• GATRA / FTA Improvement Grant update
• MBTA Land Agreement – Title Search update
• Approval of February 9, 2023 regular session minutes

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will discuss amending the Stormwater Management Ordinance to meet EPA permits and a proposal to increase salaries for Council and School Committee members. The body is also reviewing several fund transfers for city departments and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 19 Stormwater Management Ordinance
• Proposed salary increases for Municipal Council and School Committee members
• Appropriation of $45,000 for a personnel compensation and classification study
• Appropriation of $40,000 for attorney fees and $25,000 for Medicare Tax
• Acceptance of a donated 2020 Ford Expedition from the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on amending the building ordinance to allow the Mayor to add facilities maintenance and repair duties to the Inspector of Buildings. The body is also reviewing various committee items including budget transfers, surplus equipment, and potential pay raises for councilors and school committee members.

• Public hearing on amending Section 3-1.1 Building to create the 'Inspector of Buildings and City Facilities Manager' role
• Appropriation of $45,000 from Free Cash for a Personnel Classification Study
• Appropriation of $40,000 from Free Cash for FY23 attorney fees
• Appropriation of $25,000 from Free Cash for Treasurer Medicare Tax
• Proposed ordinance amendment to increase Senior Tax Abatement Program language from $600 to $1,000